Teacher's Role in Education

This assignment explores the multifaceted role of a teacher in education, highlighting their responsibility to nurture students' growth beyond traditional curriculum subjects. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating non-curricular activities like arts and sports into the learning process, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and well-rounded development.

Employability Plan

Table of Contents
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
Response to Job advertisement...................................................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae for job application...............................................................2
Educational Philosophy...............................................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
Covered in PPT...........................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

TASK 1
Response to Job advertisement
Selection criteria: Standards which are needed to be met in order to apply for a specific
job application is known as selection criteria. Bendigo senior secondary college has an opening
for range 3 teaching faculty position for which required skills are; able to teach six learning areas
and they are maths or science, English or any other language, visual arts, physical education and
humanities. Candidate should possess leadership skills and inter relationship skills. Qualification
criteria for this position is that I must have a degree in teaching which should be registered with
the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Values which must be incorporated in candidates are
responsiveness, accountability, respect, impartiality and leadership. Experience required for this
position is at-least one year of experience in teaching all the above subjects and learning areas.
Few other skills and abilities for this teaching position are analytical, research, motivational and
collaborating skills.
Response: The above mentioned job position requires reliable experience of at-least one
year in teaching I have overall experience of 7 years in teaching various subjects such as Maths,
language, humanities and others. In order to monitor and access my learning data, my Strengths
and experience analyses for this vacant position is performed below:
Strengths:
 I am Able to analyse and interpret the learning data using my evaluation skills which can
assist to communicate about improved teaching and learning techniques.
 High communication skills for providing reliable information about enhanced learning
process.
 Fluent in several languages such as English, Malay, Mandarin and Korean.
 In order to provide non curriculum activities to students, there are various skills which
candidate has and they are painting, drawing, sports and others.
 In current scenario, knowledge related to information technology is also significant.
Some of them are proficiency in Microsoft office and IT system assembly.
 Various achievements of candidate are, mentored students for self discovery learning
within ACARA. Provided basic level survival skills such as cooking and first aid to a
scout group. Secured first position in district level Netball competition along with
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second position in inter school Net ball competition.
 Few other awards and accomplishments of candidates are, awarded grade A in primary
school by scoring 85%. Mentored various sports such as Netball and Badminton to
students of inter school tournaments.
 I was appointed as a spokesperson for representing the findings to ministry of education
along with motivational speaker at Parent-Teacher meeting.
 Along with above strengths, I was also the head of the previous school magazine
department. Even repaired various IT equipments in a primary school.
 I have various leadership and motivational skills.
 I am a part of Brunei Government's national teachers training initiative.
 Has certificates in Latin dance style and in hospitality Training Australia.
 Has additional knowledge regarding Information Technology, visual arts and business
management.
 At the time of my teaching training, I graduated with a versed professional standards and
guidelines which were followed by APST(Australian Professional Standard For
Teacher).
Experiences:
 I have experience in teaching field of 7 years. Mentored various subjects and learning
areas.
 Head of scout team for several years.
 Experience in mentoring non curriculum subjects such as Netball, Badminton, Latin
dance, Scout training including cooking, first aid and others.
 I am skilled in handling conflicts between students and able to communicate effectively.
TASK 2
Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae for job application
Cover letter – This is a document which states introduction of an individual and supports
another document typically a resume. It provides an overview with the intention of expanding
the information of the co current curriculum vitae. In order to apply for the above teaching job
position, a cover letter is produced below:
SY
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123, 5th street,
Australia 00000
Contact number: 555XXX5555
Email id: [e-mail]
Date: 08 August, 2018
The Principal
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
PO Box 545
BENDIGO 3552
Victoria
Dear James Sparks,
I recently discovered an job opening for a range 3 teaching faculty in your college. I have prior
experience of seven years in mentoring both curriculum and non curriculum subjects such as
Maths, science, visual arts, IT, sports and scouts. I believe that my qualification and experience
make me ideal for this job position. Your college is looking for an employee who is punctual,
enthusiastic and honest and that is why I am keenly interested in this job profile as I believe that
I possess all these traits. As my resume indicates, I have extensive experience in teaching and I
have a strong background in teaching subjects like English, drama and music. My 7 years of
experience at high school with teaching has developed my skills. I am looking forward for an
one on one interview with you for further opportunities. My commitment towards work and
skills of a team player will definitely convince you to consider me for this position. Thank you
for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
SY
Resume – A resume is a document which summarises all the skills, experience and
education of an individual. It consists personal and professional information about the candidate.
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Curriculum Vitae
Name: SY
Address: 123, 5th Avenue street, Australia 00000
Contact Number: 555XXX5555
Email ID: [e-mail]
Job position: Range 3 teaching faculty
Personal Data
Nationality: Australian Citizen
Sex: Female
Marital status: Single
Date of Birth: June 08, 1987
Place of Birth: Toul village, Canberra
Education
2011-2013: Training in teaching
2008-2011: Bachelor of education
2005-2008: Studied at Teal Hehn High School
2002-2005: Studied at RoulTeo Secondary School
Awards and achievements
 Mentored students towards self discovery within ACARA
 Rendered training to scouts members of survival such as campfire, cooking, first aid and
many more.
 Won inter district Netball Competition and represented in Zone 1.
 Coached Netball to the players of inter school tournament.
 Awarded A in annual evaluation by various institutes.
 Coordinated Singapore school IB project and story was covered in local newspapers.
 Mentored Badminton to both the school teams represented in tournament.
 Appointed as a spokesperson to present finding of the field trip to the directors of
Ministry of Education.
 Letter of acknowledgement from Ministry of Education.
 Head of the school magazine organisation and editor of publications.
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Experience
Seven year experience in Government school as a Primary school teacher. Has a cross cultural
experience of living in Brunei and Australia.
Languages known
English(fluent)
Malay(fluent)
Mandarin(fluent)
Korean(Basic)
Interests
Dance, sailing, Jazz, Sports such as Basket ball and Netball
Declaration
A67620I hereby declare that all the above information is correct and up to my knowledge and I
will solely be responsible for any discrepancy.
Place: Brunei
Date: 08 August, 2010
Signature: SY
Educational Philosophy
According to me, education is not a matter of teaching few subjects in a classroom but
also to guide students about real issues of the world. Students must experience different levels
and develop themselves in the achievement of better individual. In order to grow learners to their
full potential, group work and team spirit are key elements which can help in develop an
understanding regarding values and respect in an educational environment.
A philosophy of education is a statement which identifies the values and understanding
regarding the concept of education of an individual or a group of individuals. Educational
philosophy should be influential and explicit. As a teacher, I understand that learners should get
freedom which allows them to explore and their potentials and creativity. They must be able to
experiment with their likes and dislikes so that they can identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Before focusing on a curriculum, a base must be developed with supports concreteness of
personality of an individual learner. The Victorian Curriculum states that every student must
possess knowledge about various study areas such as Arts, English, Mathematics, Science and
other languages in order to build capabilities of creative thinking, ethical and inter culture
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approach. But as a teacher, all these subjects plays a significant role in the learning of students
but along with these areas various non curriculum and creative tasks are also important in the
course of learning.
Learners must has few straight forward instructions so that they can expand their thought
process. According to Victorian education system, a year is used for a stage of education
typically in primary education. At the beginning of this year, students must be allotted various
task to accomplish which will help them in raising questions. As an educator, if something goes
wrong there is always a way to fix a problem. I have an insight which can be beneficial for this
job position as I focus on both curriculum subjects and non curriculum activities. I become a
teacher as I wanted to serve learners of the society, I believe that all students are capable of
doing something if not in curriculum subjects than definitely in some other subjects of art, drama
and sports and in order to support this I have been a part of various art and sports club in my
previous job so that I can encourage learners about the importance of all the subjects.
TASK 3
Covered in PPT
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