Teacher of Vce Vocational Major

**Role Description/Criteria**

**About Parade College**

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.

As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.

Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.

The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College will become co-educational in 2025. The College will welcome full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, will be expanding our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program will include a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies will provide a bespoke educational opportunity that will allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course.

The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

**The Position**

The Classroom Teacher at Parade College supports each student to be challenged to grow in knowledge and maturity, according to his potential, in all aspects of their life. Teachers at Parade College are highly competent, passionate and engaged in their practice. They work hard to inspire students to be critical and deep thinkers, as well as problem solvers and responsible contributors to the global community. They ensure the best possible learning environment for students and are committed to their own continued growth as a teacher.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, highly motivated and innovated teachers, with excellent organisational skills and a passion for Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the safety and wellbeing of children. VCE Vocational Major provides additional pathways for Years 11 and 12 students seeking vocationally oriented career options such as apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training or moving on to employment. VCE Vocational Major at Parade provides students with a more flexible approach to their education and training. It aims to provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable students to make informed choices regarding work and further education.

Please view the Position Description for further details about the role and the selection criteria.

**Application Requirements**

Applications must include:

- a **covering letter** addressing the **Key Selection Criteria** addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with
- a current **Curriculum Vitae**.
- This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care._
- Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work._
- Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

**Application Procedures**

**Details**:
**Address**:1436 Plenty Road
Bundoora

**Phone**:9468 3300

**Principal**:Mr Mark Aiello

**Applications Close**:18/02/2025

**Position**: Teaching

**Type**:Fixed Term

**Hours per Week**:Full-time