[Expat ONLY] Primary Homeroom Teacher

Key Responsibility Areas

* Curriculum

To teach primary subjects with regard to the Australian Curriculum Primary education framework.

To prepare and submit programs each semester in line with school requirements.

To communicate teaching, learning and assessment activities and feedback to pupils using the school’s Learning Management System.

To develop programs which cater inclusively to all pupils, supporting those in need as well as those requiring extension.

To work with other primary teachers to ensure consistency of program and assessment across year levels.

* Assessment and Reporting

To assess and report on student achievement in line with the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standard for Primary Education.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and achievement.

To use a variety of formative and summative assessment methods.

To provide relevant and meaningful feedback, regularly and promptly, to promote student learning.

To provide parents/ caregivers with meaningful reports on student achievement.

To participate in internal and external moderation processes.

* Teaching and Learning

To model exemplary teaching practice.

To use a range of teaching and learning strategies, including but not limited to, direct instruction – whole class and small group, class discussions, group work, independent learning, practical activities.

To conduct formal parent - teacher meetings in accordance with the school parent - teacher meeting arrangements and schedule.

To actively seek and be involved in opportunities for your own professional learning.

To participate in an annual appraisal process, which includes feedback from pupils.

* General

To contribute broadly to the activities offered by the School, including supporting and attending School community events and participating in promotional activities at the request of the Principal.

To attend all staff meetings.

To undertake other duties as required.

To demonstrate a commitment to professional learning in relation to the requirements of this role.

* Safety and wellbeing

We care significantly for your safety. You must:

take reasonable care of, and cooperate with actions taken to protect, the health and safety of both yourself and others,

report all accidents, incidents and hazards as soon as is practicable and adhere to School policies.

* Key selection criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor of Education degree (or equivalent).

Valid teaching certification.

3-year primary teaching experience.

Ability to work in Vietnam.

Fluent English Speaker - language proficiency of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

Proficiency in use of technology for teaching, learning and assessment.

* Highly Desirable

Experience in teaching the Australian Curriculum and/or teaching in another Australian primary program.

Key selection criteria: Personal Attributes

Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, pupils and parents from diverse backgrounds.

A high degree of professional judgment and confidentiality.

Superior organizational ability with demonstrated self-motivation and initiative in goal setting, prioritizing work and managing multiple tasks.

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to listen and communicate effectively across all areas and levels of a school community.

Well-developed problem-solving skills and proven experience in creating solutions.

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills when communicating in English.

* Remuneration:

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful applicants in accordance with applicants’ qualifications and experience, including allowances.

Private health insurance.

Housing allowance

Professional development opportunities will be available.

* How to apply

Applicants must include the following documents in their application:

Cover letter – maximum 1 page

CV / Resume – maximum 2 pages, containing professional references (one must be the most recent employer). Please ensure your CV clearly states the education qualification(s) you hold, and the issuing institution, e.g., Bachelor of Education (Primary Education), University of South Australia.

Copy of relevant qualifications and certificates – e.g., university degree, teaching license, IELTS report or other documents as relevant to the role for which you are applying.