Expression of Interest - 2025 Teaching Positions

About Us

Damascus College is a dynamic Christ-centred learning community, set in a beautiful 22-hectare bush setting close to the Ballarat CBD. As Ballarat’s only Catholic co-educational secondary college, our innovative and progressive learning environment aspires to challenge students to contribute confidently to their global community.

Damascus has entered an exciting time of growth and expansion. We are now inviting applications from collaborative, innovative and passionate teachers to join us on this journey in the following roles.

For commencement in January 2025 on an ongoing basis:

• Visual Communications Design (FT/PT)
• English/RE (FT/PT)

If you are interested in joining Damascus College at this exciting time, and believe you have the attributes to guide our students and staff as they “Live In the light of Christ”, please refer ‘How to apply’ below.

How to apply

All applications must include a document containing detailed responses to the Key Selection Criteria as below when preparing your application.

• Capacity to contribute positively to and lead student engagement in the ethos of Damascus College as a Catholic school in the Mercy tradition;
• Appropriate qualifications, educational experiences and demonstrated understanding and success in implementing data-informed contemporary learning and teaching strategies in relevant specialisation(s);
• Capacity to demonstrate exemplary universal classroom practice, learner engagement and student management competencies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the capacity to develop productive and caring relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Demonstrated high-level proficiency in organisational and ICT skills to enact all Learning and Teaching curriculum, assessment and learner administration responsibilities at an expected professional standard
• Commitment to professional development and a willingness to undertake training as required in various settings including collaborative professional practice teams.

For an application to be considered, it is essential that applicants include

(1) Cover Letter

(2) Key Selection Statement

(3) Detailed resume and

(4) Completed College Application Form.

All Applications are to be sent through to recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au

Call the College HR Team for a confidential, no-obligation conversation Ph: 5337 2255 or email at recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au

Expressions of Interest close 9.00 am Monday 25 November 2024

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers to the college must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care.

Damascus College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land the Wadawurrung people. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.