Head of English
Tes Australia
West Melbourne, Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
Job overview
Smart Teachers is recruiting for a Head of English to join a highly reputable, Catholic secondary school located in Melbourne, Australia. This full-time position will commence January 2018 and will be a three year contract. There is a possibility that the role will continue for the right candidate, which could lead to a generous offer of permanent placement.
About the Role:
- Head of Department
- Located in Australia
- Curriculum Leadership Position
- Strong curriculum background
- Full-time role, three year contract
- Commencing January 2018
- Job Reference: #TES1709-521116NS
About the School:
- Coeducational, Catholic school catering for students from 7-10 (ages 5-16)
- Excellent student behaviour
- Respectful College community
- Work within a highly motivated and dynamic community
- Commute against traffic from the CBD
About the Location:
Our client school is located in the western suburbs of Melbourne, just a short commute from central Melbourne – Australia’s second largest city. Melbourne is a growing multi-cultural city that is well known for its art, great food and sports. This school has excellent community links and welcomes people from all backgrounds.
About You:
In order to be considered for this role you will need to meet the following criteria;
- Be eligible to work in Australia (must have a visa)
- Possess relevant tertiary qualifications in education
- Hold a teaching qualification recognised in Australia
- Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers
- Be willing to contribute to co-curricular life and the school community
- Must be respectful of the school values and ethos
- Possess and provide appropriate reference details and police clearances
The Benefits of Working with Smart:
We are a dedicated education recruitment agency that works closely with the independent and Catholic Schools across Australia sourcing talented teachers, leaders and support staff to fill a range of permanent and long term contract roles. We are a company of teachers who are passionate about facilitating the perfect match between school and candidate. We are honest, realistic, and above all we will not waste your time. To find out more about Smart please visit our website
Interested in Applying?
To apply you must be eligible to work in Australia and meet all national safeguarding criteria. To apply please send your CV to monet.hawkins@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number #TES1709-521116NS
Please include your visa status on your CV or if you hold an Australian or New Zealand passport. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please forward their details to us and you could be eligible for our £100 refer a friend scheme. (Terms and conditions apply).
Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Please note that your details will not be sent to any school without your consent nor any referees listed on your CV contacted without your permission.
About Tes Australia
- Tes Australia
- Office 901, 8-9 Yarra Street, South Yarra
- Victoria
- 3141
- Australia
We help teachers, leaders and support staff find and secure their dream role in great schools across Australia and internationally. Since 2005 we’ve placed over 130,000 teachers and leaders in hundreds of schools.
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