The Role:

Tradewind is seeking a passionate and dedicated 7-10 English teacher to join a highly respected independent grammar school in Melbourne's West. This co-educational institution, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to holistic student development, offers a full-time, ongoing position starting immediately.

Join a dynamic learning community where innovation meets tradition, with access to outstanding resources, supportive leadership, and exceptional professional growth opportunities. If you are eager to inspire and challenge young minds in an engaging and collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career.

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:

• Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Teaching Qualifications
• Current VIT registration
• Have at least 2 years experience teaching Secondary English in Australia
• Ability to provide contact details for at least two education-based references from within the last 5 years

Offering:

• Be part of a school which prides itself on professionalism, diligence and the quality of its staff
• Starting as a full-time, ongoing role from now
• Work with students from years 7-10- exact year levels can be discussed
• Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise- $83k-125k + Super

The School:

• Around 3500 students spanning across three campuses from Kinder to Year 12
• Exceptional facilities elevating the overall teaching and learning experience
• Highly respected school with a high level of professionalism and care
• Abundant opportunities for professional development
• High level student engagement and performance

Why work with Tradewind?

The Benefits:

• Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
• Relevant and real information about roles
• No joining fees/other fees
• Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
• Interview tips and preparation provided
• Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis

Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-caliber teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your application by clicking the APPLY NOW button. Applications will be reviewed and screen upon submission.

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091 or email

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.