Secondary Teaching Position 2021 - LOTE (Arabic) & Islamic Studies (Full-time)
Al Siraat College
Wollert VIC
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2021
- Apply by:
- 31 October 2020
Job overview
Al Siraat College is a Foundation to Year 12 Islamic school located in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne (Epping). Having made a significant impact since its foundation year in 2009 within the broader community, the College continues to expand apace with strong enrolment growth at all levels. Our aim is to use learning as the pathway to develop students of refined character.
We are seeking an innovative and energetic Secondary teacher to enhance our already rich learning environment in fulfilling the unique vision of the College.
We are currently recruiting the following Secondary Teacher for 2021:
- LOTE (Arabic) & Islamic Studies (Full-time position)
We are keen to attract teachers that are:
- Good role models in line with the ethos of the College.
- Dependable team players with an ability to build effective working relationships.
- Ambitious and intrinsically motivated to excel in achieving student outcomes.
- Collaborative and reflective practitioners who develop their expertise as a teacher and improve quality of student learning.
- Dedicated and have a desire to do your best regardless of the task at hand.
- Innovative and open to new ideas, innovations and use of emerging technologies.
- Autonomous and believe that great education comes about because of passionate crafted practice, not carefully crafted policies.
- Committed to be a part of the Islamic formation of the College.
- Willing to develop and participate in the College’s co-curricular program.
In return you will be rewarded with:
- The flexibility to implement new ideas;
- The satisfaction of making an impact;
- Excellent training opportunities;
- Salary of $65,500 to $103,000 per annum.
To apply for this position you will need to:
Email your resume and other supporting documentation to employment@alsiraat.vic.edu.au;
Include details of referees;
Have teaching registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (www.vit.vic.edu.au).
Applications are open and the College will commence interviews and make offers for the advertised positions as suitably qualified staff apply.
All successful candidates will be expected to work in and support the Islamic ethos of the school.
Further details are available from the College website: www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au/page/vacancies.
About Al Siraat College
Al Siraat College is an independent co-educational Islamic school located north of Melbourne city in Victoria. The college was established at a quiet farm site in 2009 with about 80 students. Having completed ten years in 2019, it has grown to 940 students aged between 5 and 18 but that figure is expected to grow to 1200 in the next few years.
Facilities
The rural property at Epping has many heritage icons including the original homestead and bluestone barn of the Lochaber Estate, now over 160 years old. The school opened with just one portable building but now has what it describes as a “a functionally built Learning Neighbourhood” incorporating open plan spaces. There is also additional portable buildings, science lab and refurbished secondary building for girls, two sporting fields and playgrounds. Construction of specialist rooms for food technology, textiles was completed in 2017, providing the College with amazing spaces for STEM education.
Curriculum
The curriculum based on Australian guidelines and is designed to be broad and inclusive. It aims provide a framework that encourages in-depth thinking and encourages students to make connections about themselves, as Australian Muslims. In junior years, the focus is on the core subjects of English, mathematics, art and physical education. Students are also taught Quran and Islamic studies. A range of electives from drama to robotics are offered as students reach secondary school. There is an integration of Islamic teachings in all subjects.
School ethos
Al Siraat College strives to be a transformative school community devoted to holistic education. It aims to foster values of respect, sincerity, integrity, responsibility and perseverance. Its identity is based on being an Australian School in the Islamic tradition.
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