About the Role: A terrific opportunity is available for an English teacher to join a Secondary School in Melton in Term 1, 2025. Instructing students in years 7-10, join this co-educational school which caters to approximately 1500 students spanning from years 7-12, welcoming both seasoned educators and recent graduates.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:Completed relevant Qualifications in EducationMaintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registrationHave unrestricted working rights in AustraliaDemonstrate previous experience in teaching EnglishAbility to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).Offering:Join a school community that is actively growing and evolvingCommence Term 1, 2025Supportive staff cultureReceiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise, within the range of $75,000 to $115,000The School:Around 1500 students and 120 teachersApproachable management team and smaller team structuresCollaborative planning model with professional development opportunitiesHow to apply: To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website.For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact 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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