English Teacher

**Role Description/Criteria**

We invite passionate educators at every stage of their career to join our vibrant community of dedicated Teachers.

As inspirational role models, our English Teachers encourage and develop a passion for reading, writing and creative expression within our students. As a fundamental life skill, literacy is a key component of intellectual development, and our English curriculum assists students to find their voice, build their confidence, and develop their ideas, opinions, and self-expression.

Through the exploration of a diverse range of literary genres and mediums, our students develop their critical thinking, communication and analytical skills. Our teachers will challenge students to explore diffluent cultures, perspectives and world media and encourage discussion on the meaning and interpretation of language and its ability to enrich, convey and clarify meaningful ideas.

Our community of talented educators strives to prepare their students for life both in and outside of the classroom through the delivery of an engaging academic and behavioural curriculum filled with learning experiences designed to encourage every student to achieve their personal and academic potential.
- a passion for engaging students, combined with demonstrated experience with classroom teaching
- creative ways to integrate evidence-based practice into our academic and behaviour curriculum, to improve educational outcomes
- a commitment to role modelling respect for every student’s individuality and learning diversity need
- experience in using multiple teaching techniques and technologies to engage students in learning
- a commitment to collaboration and continuous innovation in the development of learning resources
- demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming and safe learning environment
- a commitment to work in a Catholic Education environment.

**Benefits**
- our teachers are invited to regularly reflect upon and strengthen their pedagogical practice
- our welcoming and supportive culture based on Gospel Values and a pastoral approach towards educator and student wellbeing
- contemporary learning facilities, across two campuses
- professional collaboration and support, including access to a team of dedicated instructional coaches and teacher mentors
- future career opportunities with our new K-12 campus in Wyndham Vale opening 2027.

**Application**
- a current Curriculum Vitae
- a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position

**Further information**:Please contact Michael Trainor, Director People & Culture on 0439 560 092.

**_ MacKillop College promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students_**

**Application Procedures**

**Details**:
**Address**:1 Russell Street
Werribee

**Phone**:8734 5200

**Principal**:Mr Christopher Caldow

**Applications Close**:31/01/2025

**Position**: Teaching

**Type**:Ongoing

**Hours per Week**:Full-time