Teacher of VCE Unit 3 English & Year 7-9 English

Job Description

Teacher of VCE Unit 3 English & Year 7-9 English Posted: 08/02/2025 Closing Date: 24/02/2025 Job Type: Contract Location: Melbourne, Victoria. Job Category: Teacher Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours. As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options. The College is pleased to announce that our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program will become co-educational in 2025, welcoming full-time female student enrolments for the first time into Year 11. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, will expand student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program, which will include a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Job Description The Classroom Teacher at Parade College supports each student to grow in knowledge and maturity according to their potential. Teachers at Parade College are highly competent, passionate, and engaged in their practice. They work hard to inspire students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and responsible contributors to the global community. They ensure the best possible learning environment for students and are committed to their own continued growth as a teacher. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, highly motivated, and innovative English teachers, with excellent organisational skills and a passion for Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the safety and wellbeing of children. The study of English at Parade College ensures that all students are actively involved in reading, viewing, writing, comparing, and discussing texts. Students will explore and engage with a range of literature and media texts to think critically about their world. Our aim is to give students knowledge about how language functions and how it can reflect and shape social attitudes, assisting them in achieving a better understanding of themselves, their culture, and their world. The English Faculty also works closely with the Learning Diversity team to help students who need assistance. The College is committed to empowering our students and promoting excellence. We are seeking applications from secondary qualified teachers (including graduate teachers) for this full-time parental leave replacement teaching position available for a one-year period commencing 29 April 2025. There is also the possibility of a leadership position with this appointment. In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role. Applications must include: a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria ; together with For enquiries, please contact the Director of Human Resources via email: , or phone: 94683300. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00pm on Monday 24 February 2025. Applications will be considered as received and interviews may be held during the application period. This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr