About the Role: Are you looking for a new English/Humanities position from Term 4? Join a thriving co-educational secondary school in Melton, starting in Term 4, 2024, and extending into 2025. In this role, you'll be teaching English and Humanities to students in Years 7-10, with the chance to make a real impact in a school community of approximately 1,500 students from Years 7-12. Whether you're an experienced educator or a recent graduate, this supportive school environment welcomes your enthusiasm and dedication. Don't miss the chance to join this growing and dynamic school!Key duties: Develop and implement a comprehensive English/Humanities curriculum aligned with Victorian curriculum, covering various topics such as literature, writing, grammar, history, geography, and social studies.Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, incorporating a combination of lectures, discussions, activities, and projects to enhance students' understanding and critical thinking skills.Encourage students to think critically, analyse information, evaluate evidence, and draw informed conclusions about humanities topics and issues. Promote inquiry-based learning and research skills to develop students' intellectual curiosity and independent thinking.Collaborate with colleagues in English, history, geography, and other humanities disciplines to create interdisciplinary projects, units, and activities that integrate multiple subject areas and foster cross-curricular connections.Engage in continuous professional development activities to stay updated on best practices in humanities education, teaching methodologies, curriculum developments, and technology integration. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences relevant to humanities teaching.Skills & Experience: Minimum 4-year Bachelor degree with minimum 1 year Teaching qualificationMaintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registrationHave unrestricted working rights in AustraliaDemonstrate previous experience in teaching 7-10 English/HumanitiesOpen to Graduate Teachers and those eligible for permission to teachAbility to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).Offering: Be part of a cohesive and expanding school communityStart in Term 4, 2024, with potential for ongoing opportunities in 2025Enjoy a supportive and collaborative staff cultureCompetitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $115,000, based on your skills and experienceThe School: Around 1500 students and 120 teachersApproachable management team and smaller team structuresCollaborative planning model with professional development opportunitiesWhy work with Tradewind?The Benefits: Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised wayRelevant and real information about rolesNo joining fees/other feesResume and Key Selection Criteria assistanceInterview tips and preparation providedProfessional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basisTradewind 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, follow the link provided or apply on our websiteFor any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia on the Education Permanent Team on 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#J-18808-Ljbffr