Early Learning French Teacher

Scotch College has the opportunity for a French Teacher to join their academic staff commencing Term 1, 2019. This is a part-time (approx. 0.27 FTE) position based in our Early Learning Centre teaching three-year-old Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Pre-Primary. Applicants must be competent French speakers and be able to work collaboratively with a dedicated and dynamic team.

As an International Baccalaureate World School, Scotch has a compulsory languages programme from Years 1 to 10.  French is taught from Year 1 and Indonesian is offered from Year 6. In Year 11 and 12 both WACE and the IB Diploma are offered, with the study of a second language compulsory for the Diploma.  French, Spanish and Indonesian are offered in both senior programs.

Scotch Junior School and ELC is an International Baccalaureate School teaching the Primary Years Programme. We cater for children in Three-Year-Old Kindergarten to Year 5. We offer an enriched curriculum with specialists teaching in a range of areas. Our highly experienced team is committed to providing a high-quality engaging education for all boys. At Scotch, we are committed to knowing every boy.

Scotch College highly values teachers with an enthusiasm for and skills in collaborative teaching and learning, a commitment to pastoral care and a willingness to be involved in a significant co-curricular programme of sports, arts and academic support.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience or knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
• Have the ability to build trusting relationships with boys, parents, peers and other staff
• Are committed to high standards in children’s learning
• Are excited by education
• Have competent technology skills to enhance teaching and learning
• Are excellent, experienced classroom practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the primary education and assessment and are able to address different abilities, pace of learning and learning styles
• Are willing to work within a team, sharing their knowledge and expertise
• Are willing to contribute to our extensive programme of co-curricular activities
• Will support the Christian ethos of the College
• Will support the Shared Vision Statement of the Junior School and ELC Team and the ELC Philosophy Statement (see attached)

Scotch College, located in Swanbourne, Western Australia is one of Australia’s leading schools for boys. The School has been at the forefront of education since its foundation in 1897. Throughout its long history, the School has upheld a tradition of excellence that is reflected in a wide and progressive curriculum.

At Scotch College, learning is more than academics; it is a total picture, which provides a balance between a student’s intellectual, physical, emotional, relational and spiritual needs.

Scotch College is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School which offers a learning programme based on the Western Australian and Australian Curriculum, and a choice in Years 11 & 12 of three pathways; WACE, VET or IB Diploma. 

Scotch College is committed to the careers of its staff.  The opportunity to work in the International Baccalaureate programme makes Scotch staff employable all around the world.  In a joint venture with the tertiary sector, an enhancing classroom practice programme is offered to assist teachers to further develop their classroom skills and teaching repertoire.

As an Apple Distinguished School, a cutting edge ILT system is in place to ensure teachers have the best technology at their disposal for the development of effective and innovative learning. An extensive co-curricular programme assists teachers build relationships with their peers, students and their families outside the classroom.  The course management structure gives staff the opportunity to gain experience in managing and coordinating curriculum areas and the pastoral care process allows all staff to actively engage with boys and their parents.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) and a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Applications are to be submitted via SEEK at https://www.seek.com.au/job/36958252?type=standard. Further information can be found on the Scotch College website: www.scotch.wa.edu.au/view/employment

Applications close 4.00pm, Monday 27 August 2018 For a detailed description of the position and the process of application, please view the Scotch College web site at www.scotch.wa.edu.au Employment section.