Teach in Australia with Ballarat Grammar

Ballarat Grammar School is seeking experienced and passionate teachers to commence in 2025.

We are seeking applicants who have experience teaching a range of subjects, including:

• Senior Mathematics
• Senior English 
• Senior Science – Biology / Environmental Science
• Middle Years Humanities and/or English 

ABOUT BALLARAT GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Ballarat Grammar is one of regional Australia’s leading co-educational schools with a proud history dating back to 1877 and a flourishing community of over 1,800 students from 6 months to Year 12, including around 250 boarders.

With three campuses, an extensive range of first-class facilities and a range of challenging and diverse programs, we provide rich opportunities for our students to learn to thrive.

The ‘essence of Grammar’ is based on wellbeing. Steeped in the Anglican tradition, we invest our values and focus in preparing our students to develop into positive and resilient individuals intent on establishing their own pathway in the world.

OUR LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL VALUES

• We look to a positive future from a proud tradition. Our relationships are based on warmth, respect and trust.  
• We’re passionate about learning in all areas of our lives. We strive for academic excellence, knowing that it takes hard work over a long period of time.
• Beyond the classroom, we love exploring new learning opportunities while continuing to extend ourselves in areas that are already familiar. We’re developing the confidence to take risks with our learning and the skills to bounce back when things don’t go as well as we’d like.
• We welcome people from many backgrounds and look out for each other because that’s what makes our community strong.
• In working together for a better world, we believe that helping others through service enriches our lives. And we’re always looking for opportunities to actively engage with the natural environment.
• In all that we do, we draw on the Anglican values of openness and inclusivity to help us look for ways to find meaning and fulfilment so that we can be our best selves in every part of our lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Classroom Teacher is responsible for empowering Ballarat Grammar students with:

• Academic confidence and a passion for learning,
• An understanding of the obligations of community, both local and international,
• Social competence, the capacity for leadership and genuine compassion for others,
• A desire for involvement in the arts, sports and co-curricular activities,
• Good physical and emotional health, and
• An understanding of, and learning from, Christian faith and Christian spirituality.

Classroom Teaching

• Create a learning environment that stimulates interest and purposeful learning.
• Develop a clear and comprehensive course of instruction that aligns with curriculum objectives, as well as progressing the learning of all students.
• Engage a variety of teaching techniques to suit course objectives and student developmental levels.
• Develop challenging learning activities.
• Actively engage students in the learning process.
• Fully utilise a wide variety of teaching resources and technologies available within the School community.
• Engage students in assessment and evaluation processes and techniques.
• Actively engage with students and their families in relation to student learnings and performance.

Pastoral Care and Co-curricular

• Reflect and uphold the values of the School at all times and take an active role in the general life of the School.
• Actively engage with pastoral and other co-curricular activities, including rostered supervisory duties around the School grounds, after school sports and camps.

ABOUT YOU

• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) approved teaching qualification relevant to the subject area and ability to obtain VIT Registration.
• Right to Work in Australia.
• Ability to demonstrate and authentically promote Ballarat Grammar’s values. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, to the highest level.  
• Ability to actively adhere to and promote the School’s Student Safety and Wellbeing Standards. 
• Proven ability to integrate IT into the curriculum and teaching practice (including knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office and related Word, Excel and PowerPoint programmes).
• A commitment to professional development.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrated educational teaching experience within the relevant subject area.
• Experience and knowledge of individual academic learning programmes for students with diverse abilities and needs.  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to display compassion.
• A proven ability to work effectively, constructively and collaboratively within a team.
• Well-developed report writing and curriculum documentation skills.
• Be highly motivated with excellent organisation and administrative skills.
• A willingness and ability to participate fully in the School’s academic, co-curricular and pastoral care programs.

To learn more about these opportunities, please visit: https://www.teachinaus.com.au/ballarat-grammar

To learn more about Ballarat Grammar School, please visit: Ballarat Grammar (bgs.vic.edu.au)

To learn more about the Ballarat region, please visit: Live - Ballarat

TO APPLY

Please provide a Cover Letter and current Resume (CV) to teachinaus@anzuk.education

Applications close: 23 April 2024

Please note: Interviews will be held 5th & 6th May in Manchester and 8th & 9th May in London