Ongoing Graduate Teacher - English Teacher - Springside West Secondary College

Location Profile  

Springside West Secondary College was established in 2018, in the growth corridor of the northwestern suburbs, in Fraser Rise. Our school is made up of 1600 students and over 160 staff.

As a college we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to students building their skills to achieve a range of pathways. We are a community of learners seeking to challenge each other to grow and embrace learning.

Springside West Secondary College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive high achieving culture and encompassing achievement in academic subjects, the arts, sport, and the pursuit of technological vocations. We strive at all times to know our students and direct their learning in accordance with our school values of Growth, Challenge, and Community.  Growth: We are motivated learners, always striving for personal development and academic excellence; Challenge: We take responsibility for our learning and seize new opportunities with determination and optimism; Community: We treat all members of our community with respect and are responsible for our actions and environment.

Contact Jared Williams at [email protected] or by phone on 03 8357 7104 if you have any questions about this role.

Applications close 02/09/2024.

Program Benefits 

This position attracts an incentive payment of $5,650 (pre-tax) for the successful candidate who meets the eligibility criteria set out under conditions of employment.

Conditions of Employment 

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. 

The appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. 

A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. 

Eligibility for incentive payments: 

• The successful candidate is committing to a minimum of 1 year employment at this school. 
• The successful candidate will not be a Graduate Teacher Incentive recipient from a previous vacancy. 
• The successful candidate must not be employed as a teacher by the Department at the time the advertised position is to commence. 

EEO AND OHS Commitment 

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]