ABOUT US
Harkaway Hills College is an independent school teaching the Catholic faith in Narre Warren North. In 2025, the College will be educating 350 students from Pre-Prep to Grade 10 including accelerated VCE. Each coming year, the College will be opening a new year level, through to Grade 12.
The College is a project of the Parents for Education (PARED) Victoria Foundation. It is founded on the principles that parents are the primary educators of their children, and that schools exist to support parents in this role. This support is found in the quality of the academic curriculum, in the way that staff work with students and parents in a unique mentoring program, in the emphasis on character development and virtues in the curriculum, and in the concern that staff and peer example be fully positive and supportive of parents.
About the Position Harkaway Hills College is seeking a full time Primary classroom teacher for a fixed term from Term 2-4 in 2025 (starting 22 April 2025). Applicants who are seeking part time work will also be considered.
The College appoints staff who are energetic, innovative and committed to the ethos of our School. Successful applicants will be outstanding educators with demonstrated success in teaching, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to pastoral care and curriculum development.
It is expected that applicants reflect the mission and values of the College both personally and professionally, and possess the ability to create an exciting and challenging learning environment.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes include: • Understanding of and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of PARED Vic.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos of the College.
• Qualifications to teach Catholic Education is advantageous.
• Current VIT registration and Working with Children Check (essential)
• First Aid Certificate Level 2 minimum (essential)
• Appropriate teaching qualifications.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience.
• High level of professional personal presentation.
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, work well under pressure and manage competing tasks with a high level of attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to operate effectively in a changing environment.
• Willingness to assist with a variety of tasks associated with the foundation years of a new school.
• Openness and flexibility to teach subjects in lower Secondary if required.
• Demonstrated commitment to their own professional learning to build capacity.
• Evident passion, energy and enthusiasm for specific subject areas.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of education.
• A clear commitment to engage with the local community and develop relationships with key stakeholders.
Child safety: It is an expectation that every staff member is committed to the safeguarding of children, and complies with the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Code of Conduct and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety.
APPLICATION
Please email your application to Mary Broadsmith, Principal of Harkaway Hills College, via ******, or contact the School Office: (03) 9798 9621.
All applications must include a cover letter, resume and at least two references. Applications close on 20th December 2024. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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