About the Role:
Are you an English teacher eager to make a real impact on students' lives?
Tradewind is partnering with a college that collaborates with Youth Justice Precincts and Secure Care Units in Melbourne's West.
Starting in 2025, you'll have the opportunity to work with students aged 15-18 in small class settings, benefiting from excellent teacher support and well-being initiatives.
This role would involve teaching English to students, with a preparedness to tailor lessons to students' abilities.
The goal is to provide high-quality education tailored to the needs of young people in custody, in collaboration with the Department of Justice and Community Safety, as well as the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
This college serves some of Victoria's most vulnerable yet inspiring youth, brimming with potential.
Its education model emphasises culturally responsive pedagogy, fostering the growth and development of all students.
Key duties: Designing and delivering lessons that focus on developing advanced language skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing under the Victorian Curriculum.Teaching concepts of text analysis, interpreting literature, discussing themes, characters, and literary techniques, and fostering a deeper appreciation for literature, writing sophisticated essays, engaging in debates, and delivering presentations.Introducing students to a wide range of literary genres and texts from various cultural and historical contexts.Teaching grammar, syntax, and language conventions to help students refine their writing and communication skills.Encouraging critical thinking and analysis of texts by teaching students to question, evaluate, and interpret information critically.Nurturing students' creativity and imagination through activities such as creative writing workshops, poetry analysis, and storytelling exercises.Teaching students research skills and methodologies to conduct independent inquiries and investigations.Collaborating with colleagues to share resources, strategies, and best practices for teaching first language English effectively.Skills & Experience: Must have unrestricted working rights in AustraliaCurrent VIT registrationDemonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary English in a school setting in AustraliaAbility to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).Offering: Full-time, starting from Term 1, 2025Ongoing opportunityInstructing students from ages 15-18Small classes of 5-8 students with a Youth Justice member present at all timesDedicated well-being team for the teachersNo after school meetings!Work within an English specialist teaching teamCollaborating with approachable and transparent leadershipSalary aligned with demonstrated expertise and time dedicationThe School: The College is dedicated to providing education in a unique environment focused on helping students develop and change their trajectories.
Teachers employ High Impact Engagement Strategies (HIES) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) within a Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive framework, encouraging students to grow as individuals.
To support staff, the College has integrated wellbeing programs that address the stresses of teaching.
Teachers meet biweekly in wellbeing groups led by a clinician and can access individual sessions with the wellbeing team.
Self-care plans are also developed to help mitigate stress and prevent burnout.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website.
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia on the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091.
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
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