Teacher of Physical Education (with the opportunity to coach within our Football (Soccer) Program)
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 24 November 2024
Exciting opportunity as a teacher and soccer coach within the Manchester City Football School available for commencement January 2025.
<p><strong>About Parade College</strong></p><p>Parade College is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. The College aims to help young men grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours. </p><p>Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care of young men. As a long-standing Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for boys whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.</p><p>The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College will become co-educational in 2025. The College will welcome full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history at Year 11. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, will be expanding our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program will include a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies will provide a bespoke educational opportunity that will allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course. <i>(This exciting initiative is subject to final approval by VRQA)</i></p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>Applications are invited from suitably qualified, highly motivated and innovated teachers of Physical Education, with excellent organisational skills and a passion for Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the safety and wellbeing of children. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will support the Manchester City coach within the Manchester City Football program.</p><p>The Classroom Teacher at Parade College supports each student to be challenged to grow in knowledge and maturity, according to his potential, in all aspects of his life. Teachers at Parade College are highly competent, passionate and engaged in their practice. They work hard to inspire students to be critical and deep thinkers, as well as problem solvers and responsible contributors to the global community. They ensure the best possible learning environment for students and are committed to their own continued growth as a teacher.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to support the first <strong>Manchester City Football School</strong> in Australia based at Parade College since January 2022. Utilising the coaching philosophy and methodology of Manchester City, the Manchester City Football School provides authentic and creative football coaching programs for their students. The Football School includes a Manchester City coach based in Melbourne, utilising the first-class facilities of Parade, which includes a FIFA accredited Greenfields MX Elite 50 woven system pitch and state of the art indoor training and conditioning facilities for students.</p><p>The successful candidate will also be an experienced Football (soccer) coach, possessing effective coaching techniques and skills.</p><p><strong>The Faculty</strong></p><p>Health and Physical Education aims to educate and develop students’ knowledge and skills in a broad range of areas, including fitness development, skill acquisition and tactical awareness, rules and strategies of sport, health awareness and promotion, elite performance and development, body systems and outdoor recreation.</p><p>The skills and knowledge taught across the Learning Area are fundamental to a healthy and active lifestyle both during and after Parade life, whilst the broad range of studies we offer gives students an excellent opportunity to undertake an exciting combination of subjects in preparation for university and TAFE tertiary courses.</p><p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p><p>Applicants should be able to demonstrate:</p><ol><li>Support and participation in the faith life of Parade College including commitment to the Mission Statement, ethos of the College, Charter of Edmund Rice Education Australia and personal faith formation.</li><li>Ability to effectively work within a team of teaching staff to ensure a very high standard of professional practice within the relevant learning areas.</li><li>Ability to promote a healthy learning environment which promotes best practice and excellent student learning outcomes.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of contemporary practices and policies related to student learning.</li><li>Demonstrated football (soccer) coaching experience with effective coaching techniques and skills, and sound knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport.</li><li>Well-developed interpersonal skills including organisation and communication.</li><li>Commitment to ongoing professional learning.</li></ol><p>Please view the <a href="http://www.parade.vic.edu.au/siteassets/Files/Employment/Teacher-of-PE-Soccer-Coach.pdf" rel="nofollow">Position Description</a> for further details about the role and the selection criteria.</p><p><strong>Application Requirements</strong></p><p>In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.</p><p>Applications must include:</p><ul><li>a <strong>covering letter</strong> addressing the <strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong> addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with</li><li>a current <strong>Curriculum Vitae</strong>.</li></ul><p>For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email: <i>hr@parade.vic.edu.au</i>, or phone: 94683300. </p><p>To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Page on the College website via: <a href="https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/school/employment" rel="nofollow">https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/school/employment</a> and select 'Apply'.</p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00pm on Monday 24 November 2024. </strong><i>Applications will be considered as received and interviews may be held during the application period.</i></p><p><i>This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</i></p><p><i>Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.</i></p><p> <i>Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer</i></p>