Junior Years classroom teacher
Good News Lutheran College
tarneit
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
Job overview
Good News Lutheran College located in the fast growing Western suburbs of Melbourne, is seeking to employ a full-time classroom teacher Prep to Year 5, in a parental leave replacement role from Term 1, 2020
As the College is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, experience in this area, or inquiry based learning, would also be greatly valued. Experience in THRASS and Restorative Practices, and use of SEQTA, is also highly sought after.
Teachers are required to work collaboratively with parents and each other to provide a supportive environment where students can develop their areas of strength while embracing new and exciting opportunities. Emphasis is placed on the development of positive relationships and the promotion of sound values.
The successful applicant must be willing to support the Christian ethos of the College, and undertake further in-service training in the principles of Lutheran Education.
Visit www.goodnews.vic.edu.au for a position description and further details about the school and any enquiries about the position can be made to Charles Brass, Human Resources Manager on 8742 9027. Applications should be forwarded to jobs@goodnews.vic.edu.au before applications close on 16 December.
About Good News Lutheran College
- Good News Lutheran College
- 580 Tarneit Road, Tarneit
- Victoria
- 3029
- Australia
Good News Lutheran College is a co-educational, non-selective, Lutheran, independent day school, serving students aged 4-18. Located in Tarneit, Victoria, the all-through school has approximately 786 enrolled students.
Good News Lutheran College was established in 1997 as Good News Primary School by members of the Christ the Lord, Laverton, and St Philip’s, Werribee, Lutheran congregations. The school was renamed Good News Christian School in 2000, then Good News Lutheran School in 2005. The school became Good News Lutheran College in 2010 following approval to extend to secondary education. The first Year 7 cohort commenced in 2011, with each additional secondary year level added over the following six years. Good News Lutheran College is a member of Lutheran Education Australia.
Principal
Simon Hughes
Facilities
Good News Lutheran College undertook extensive building works to accommodate the addition of secondary students. New facilities constructed included six new classrooms and a multi-purpose hall with gymnasium and drama room. In 2015, the college expanded its premises and added a new science block and a new technology block.
Curriculum
The college adheres to the curriculum guidelines of the Victorian Directorate of School Education, as well as the guidelines of other Lutheran schools. The college’s curriculum is derived from the Australian Curriculum and the AusVELS curriculum, and is regularly revised by teachers. Support programmes are available for disadvantaged students.
School ethos
Good News Lutheran College aims to deliver a quality Christian education to the children of the local Lutheran congregations as well as others who support its ethos. A strong values programme seeks to ground students in the Christian faith, nurture their sense of self-worth, and develop their respect for others. Every student is understood to be gifted, and their individual talents and abilities are encouraged to flourish through a lively learning process.
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