Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) – Taylors Hill VIC

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Ltd is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Upper Primary Teacher to join the Primary team at Gilson College. This 12 months fixed term Full-Time teaching position is open to both experienced teachers and graduates, providing a fantastic opportunity to begin or grow your teaching career in a supportive environment. This role commences ASAP.

About Gilson College

Gilson College offers a unique setting where Christian values provide stability and purpose in a rapidly changing world. The school is dedicated to fostering life-long learning and equips students with resilience and hope for the future. If you?re interested in joining our expanding team in the future, please keep an eye on our website or SEEK listings for upcoming opportunities. As a member of the Gilson College community, you will join a team passionate about education, including teaching a biblical worldview that provides hope for its community. To learn more about Gilson College, please visit the College website at https://gilsoncollege.vic.edu.au/.

Key Responsibilities:

The focus of the classroom teacher is to plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher will teach a range of classes and is accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. The classroom teacher utilises critical reflection in order to improve knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.

An integral aspect of the planning is to embed the spiritual characteristics and values of the school in all aspects of learning and teaching.

The successful candidate will demonstrate that they:

- Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes
- Use critical reflection to improve the knowledge, learning and skills of students




- Use multiple sources of feedback on their classroom practice to inform their professional learning goals
- Show a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning within the school and the wider Seventh-day Adventist school system
- Can support and actively promote, and not undermine, the Christian-based values and ethos of the College based on the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Have the capacity to teach the Australian curriculum in the context of the college's Christian-based ethos
- Be able to plan for and lead daily Christian-based class devotions to students

Skills and Qualifications

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate students
- Dedication to evidence-based teaching practices and ongoing professional development
- Time management and organisational abilities
- Current VIT registration and relevant teaching qualifications

Application Requirements:

The successful applicant will hold a Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) and registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Child Safe:

Gilson College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.





A link to our Child Safety Policy our Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found on our website - gilsoncollege.vic.edu.au.

By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Reference Checks will be undertaken including your ability to work safely with children.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

The salary range is $86-128k based on years of experience.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Why Join Gilson College?

- Peaceful semi-rural location that is close to amenities, major arterials and public transport
- Genuinely friendly and supportive staff
- Close-knit school community that fosters collaboration
- Multicultural and diverse student body
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Lower student-teacher ratios
- Strong early career teacher support
- Expanding and growing school
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive salary for classroom teachers that is above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement

Gilson College is a child-secure environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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