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English/Humanities Teacher – Years 7 to 11 (part-time)

English/Humanities Teacher – Years 7 to 11 (part-time)

The Knox School

Wantirna South, Victoria

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
12 July 2021
Apply by:
18 June 2021

Job overview

The Knox School is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational school catering for students from Pre-Prep to Year 12.  The Knox School consists of three sub-schools, all on one attractive campus in Wantirna South, Victoria.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and innovative, qualified Secondary English/Humanities Teacher join our energetic staff. This is a part-time fixed-term contract position commencing Monday 12 July 2021 until 08 December 2021, working across 5 days per week. The FTE may range between 0.6-0.8 depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

About the position:

• Deliver a contemporary and innovative English/Humanities curriculum.

• Develop a stimulating and engaging learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including students, parents and colleagues.

• Engage in ongoing professional learning and latest research in best teaching practice.

• The role reports to the Head of English and Head of The Humanities.

Working at The Knox School offers:

• Competitive salary, dependent on skillset and experience.

• Onsite car parking.

• Opportunities for mentoring and career development.

• Supportive and stimulating work and learning environment set amongst beautiful grounds.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a current VIT registration.

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for these subject areas and proven record of high-performance teaching.

• Ability, experience and interest in teaching other subject areas will be well regarded.

• Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices and sound knowledge of the current VCE English Study Design.

• Participate in and contribute to the co-curricular and wellbeing programs within the school.

The successful candidate will support the School's vision and ethos and demonstrate the School Values of Achievement, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Care and Empathy.

The Knox School is committed to Child Safety and to student wellbeing and inclusion. Our HR and recruitment practices include thorough reference checks and background checks, including police record checks and working with children clearance, to ensure that we are recruiting the best people for our School.

For further information, please email hr@knox.vic.edu.au. Conditions, including salary, will be discussed at interview with shortlisted candidates. Written applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 18 June, 2021 and will be reviewed on receipt. 

Applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter outlining recent experience and skills particularly aligned to the position, by email to: Ms Jenny Lutz, HR Manager,  hr@knox.vic.edu.au.

About The Knox School

+61 8805 3800

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The Knox School is a co-educational, non-selective, independent day primary and secondary school, serving students aged 4-18. Located in Wantirna South, Victoria, the school has approximately 700 students and 75 teaching staff. Founded in 1983, Knox is a values driven, non-denominational school and prides itself on being one of the most academically competitive schools in the region.

Principal

Ms Nikki Kirkup

Facilities

Situated in the Knox area, the school has beautiful grounds and well-equipped classrooms. The Knox School Information Common has multi-media studios, a research centre, a library, counselling and career centres, and an e-book resource bank. The school also has an Assisted and Accelerated Learning Centre, providing personalised programs for students. Knox School has a purpose built auditorium and a dedicated hospitality centre. Sporting facilities include a state of the art sports ground, an indoor stadium with two basketball courts and tennis courts.

Curriculum

The senior school follows the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) curriculum, and most students will take 22 subjects over Years 11 and 12 with plenty of room to specialise. The curriculum is constantly being reviewed to reflect changes in the modern world. Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities are also available, including VET hospitality.

School ethos

The school celebrates each individual’s unique spirituality, without the need for any religious affiliation. The school’s values are listed as Achievement, Care and Empathy, Resilience, Responsibility and Respect. The school uses its small size to its advantage, ensuring that teachers have plenty of time to work with each individual student. The school believes that its role is not limited to academic development, but includes character development too.

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