In a natural, sustainable environment, Billanook College aspires to provide an accessible, uniquely caring learning community in which students confidently create and navigate their own learning pathways. We do so with respect and appreciation of diversity, equity, justice, and our place in a changing world.Our opportunityBillanook College seeks to appoint the services of a qualified and engaging Food Studies Teacher in our Secondary School. Applications are invited from suitably qualified educators for this full-time (1.0 FTE), ongoing role commencing at the start of the 2025 school year (Monday January 20, 2025).Candidates must be passionate and enthusiastic with the capacity and experience to succeed, have strong interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate with community members and key stakeholders. The capacity to teach at VCE level will be advantageous.The SchoolBillanook College is an independent, co-educational Early Learning to Year 12 school situated in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school has an enrolment of 900 students and 160 staff. Our staff are instrumental in creating and maintaining our strong, positive culture. We know that staff perform at their best when they are encouraged by keen students within an environment of excellent behaviour.A school becomes a ‘good school’ only when it has great staff. Great staff "make it matter" and "make the student matter". Billanook is committed to employing staff who are aligned with the College’s mission, vision, values, and strategic direction, and we work hard to ensure our recruitment and selection process is equitable, transparent, consistent, and merit-based.We are a school driven by best practice and innovation. Being part of such a strong team has its rewards, not only in the quality of education provided to our students but also in collegiate support and personal and professional learning.How to ApplyPlease click on the 'Apply for this job' link. Your application should include a cover letter addressed to the Principal, Mr. Roger Oates, outlining your suitability to the requirements of the position, a resume, and the names of two referees.Applications Close - 5.00pm on Wednesday 13 November 2024For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact our Human Resources Manager on 9724 1177. The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.Our Commitment to Child SafetyBillanook College is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of our students. The College has no tolerance for child abuse and is a child safe employer. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, which are available on our website. Billanook College performs thorough assessments of potential and existing employees in accordance with the legislated Child Safe Standards. The assessments will be used to ascertain whether the potential or existing employee is a fit and proper person and is suitable for child-related work in a school environment. The screening process includes, but is not limited to, the checking of potential and existing employees’ qualifications, identity, references, VIT registration, criminal record, and Working with Children checks.Billanook College is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity, and procedural fairness in our recruitment process.Further details including the key selection criteria can be found in the position description.
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