LOTE and Jewish Studies Teacher - Girls’ Secondary Campus

Adass Israel School Secondary Girls’ Campus is seeking a LOTE and Jewish Studies teacher. We are looking for Yiddish and Classical Hebrew speaking teachers who are able to implement the Australian Curriculum through engaging teaching and assessment practices.

In this role you will work with a welcoming and supportive team, who are committed to helping students reach their potential, developing skills to pursue various options following their schooling.  You will be flexible and motivated to educate your students and show demonstrated ability as a successful classroom teacher.

Situated in Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs, Adass Israel School is an independent, private school in Elsternwick that is a member school of ISV (Independent Schools Victoria).  With three campuses in a close vicinity, the school operates within the framework of a Jewish Orthodox school and as such, Teachers and Trainers are required to respect and support the ethos of the School, in particular staff must adhere to the Dress Code.

Key requirements:

• Demonstrated experience teaching LOTE (Yiddish and classical Hebrew) and Jewish Studies at Secondary level
• V.I.T registration essential
• Passionate about educating students
• Interpersonal skills appropriate to teaching Secondary
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication with students, parents and staff
• An understanding and sensitivity to the religious and cultural values of the Adass Israel community.
• A commitment to child safety, well-being and protection 

Duties include:

• Deliver the LOTE and Jewish Studies curriculum to Secondary students
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress
• Design and prepare curriculum materials and appropriate documentation pertaining to the delivery and assessment of the LOTE and Jewish Studies curriculum 
• Provide input to the ongoing review of the curriculum
• Participate in quality assurance programs, as required
• Maintain a duty of care in the classroom.  This includes issues of discipline, students' safety, well-being and protection and WHS
• Other duties as required by your Supervisor

Adass Israel School is committed to the well-being, safety and protection of all students and has zero tolerance to child abuse.  We employ best practice to ensure that all children in our community at safe at all times. Applicants will need to comply with the AIS Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy and Procedures and related school policies, which are rigorously enforced.

To apply send in your resume, including two recent referees and cover letter to: Principal, Adass Israel School, ais@adass.vic.edu.au