Primary School Teacher - Fitzroy North, Australia - Deutsche Schule Melbourne

Description

Role information and requirements

• Fulltime Primary School Teacher position

- permanent role starting January 202

• Must be fluent at native speaker level in German and English (IEKTS 7.5+)
• Must have international teaching experience
• Australian work rights and Victorian teacher registration required

Your profile:

After a highly successful completion of your tertiary studies with a focus on primary school teaching, you have gained several years of experience as a teacher in primary schools.

You are familiar with highly individualised teaching approaches and you have lived in different cultural environments and have experience teaching German and English as an additional language to children from varied language backgrounds.

You are passionate about the learning and development of all students, and your teaching approach includes quality differentiated teaching practices to effectively support the students' individual learning needs and language backgrounds.

You are a team player with an excellent ability to establish trusted relationships with students and parents and uphold our school values of respect, kindness, honesty, patience and trust.

You enjoy being part of a dynamic work environment and are motivated by the opportunity to play an active role in the development and growth of Deutsche Schule Melbourne.

Additional certification in teaching German as a second language or German as a foreign language is a benefit.


About the school:

DSM delivers German-English bilingual education for families who value the benefits it offers.

The vision for children at DSM is to grow up learning two languages at the same time, preparing them to become involved citizens of the world.

Established 15 years ago, DSM offers bilingual primary school education from Foundation Year to grade 6, with classes taught both in English and German.

The school currently has 160 students and a team of 23 teachers, which is continuously growing.

Working at our school means working at a bilingual school with an international atmosphere, a recognised school concept and a committed school community.

Our aim for the future is to continue the strong growth and ultimately extend our educational offer to a secondary school program based on the International Baccalaureate in German and English (GIB).

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work in a genuinely bilingual school in Melbourne
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• Ability to have an inspiring role in shaping the future of the school
• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefits such as free and secure parking, free coffee and tea, a cash expense reimbursement, loyalty gifts, and many more.

How do I apply?

Application deadline:

• The Position Description can be obtained on request._
• DSM is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's _Child Safe Policy_ _and _Code of Conduct_. We encourage all applicants to familiarise themselves with these documents._
• DSM is a childsafe organisation that welcomes all children, young people and their families. DSM is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, including those under the care and supervision of the School. The School recognises the importance of, and its responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment that respects the rights of children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing._
• Deutsche Schule Melbourne is an equalopportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$90, $100,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Free drinks
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak German and English fluently?

Education:

• High School (Year preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 04/08/2023

Expected Start Date: 22/01/2024