Overview

Elevation Secondary College is recruiting high quality, evidence-based practitioners for the 2027 school year. The school is located in Melbourne's northern growth corridor and serves communities including Aston and Highlands Estates in Craigieburn, Greenvale and Mickleham. The campus opened in 2020 and now supports over 1200 students from Year 7–12.

Renowned for its performance-based professional learning culture, Elevation Secondary College was named #1 best place to work for the not-for-profit sector by the Australian Financial Review in 2022 and was listed in Prosple’s Top 100 Graduate Employers in Australia in 2026.

School Vision

Elevation Secondary College is an outward-facing school that focuses on improving student learning, social-emotional outcomes and educational attainment for all students. The school emphasises academic excellence, orderly learning environments, inclusiveness and strong opportunities for students.

The college offers a broad, rigorous academic program with a knowledge-rich curriculum. Teachers engage students in challenging lessons that promote thinking, effort and rigour. Wellbeing and engagement are supported through high expectations, school-wide positive behaviours and trauma-informed classroom practices using the Berry Street Education Model. A range of extra-curricular programs complements classroom learning and connects to the wider community, academic and corporate worlds.

Professional Learning Culture

The college maintains a strong professional learning culture, encouraging continuous improvement. Observations, walkthroughs, coaching, data use and academic research help improve practice. Staff are expected to be aspirational, improvement-focused and maintain positive, professional relationships within the school community. Staff balance high expectations with a trauma-informed approach to engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to teach literacy and numeracy and respond to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning high-impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of programs on student growth.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning, using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to establish collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support learning, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Department values and commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional learning.

SC6 Outstanding professional and personal attributes, including perseverance, humility, collaboration and an improvement focus, with a balance of high expectations and inclusivity.

Role





The classroom teacher classification includes two salary ranges (Range 1 and Range 2). The primary focus is planning, preparation and teaching to achieve specific student outcomes. Teachers engage in critical reflection and inquiry to improve knowledge and skills and effectively engage students.

As experience grows, classroom teachers may undertake additional duties aligned with salary range, qualifications and experience.

Classroom Teacher Range 2

Range 2 teachers play a significant role in improving student performance and outcomes aligned with the school strategic plan and state priorities. They contribute to policy development and school priorities and focus on increasing staff knowledge of high-quality instruction to define quality teaching practice. Range 2 teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet diverse learning needs
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers to engage in reflection and expand capacity
- Provide expert advice on content, processes and strategies that shape professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches and achieve targets for student learning outcomes

Classroom Teacher Range 1

Range 1 teachers focus on developing skills with structured guidance from higher-level colleagues, planning, preparation and teaching to achieve outcomes. They teach a range of classes, are accountable for program delivery, and may supervise student teachers. Range 1 teachers participate in school policy and program development and support priority implementation. New entrants receive mentoring and professional development to integrate curriculum, assessment and pedagogy. They plan and teach student groups under guidance and may assist in policy development, project teams and co-curricular activities. They are responsible for teaching their own classes and may support other school activities.

Responsibilities

The role may include but is not limited to:

- Direct teaching of groups and individual students
- Contributing to curriculum development, implementation and evaluation
- Undertaking related classroom teaching and organizational duties as directed
- Participating in parent/teacher meetings, staff meetings, camps and excursions
- Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties

Who May Apply





Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the specified curriculum area.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce representative of the community. We value diversity in all forms (culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. The department promotes safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces and flexible work arrangements. Reasonable adjustments for staff with disability are available.

Additional recruitment support is available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division via

Part time applicants are welcome and may negotiate reduced time fractions on a case-by-case basis, subject to operational requirements.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child-safe environments. All staff are committed to safety and wellbeing in line with legal obligations and child-safe standards. A Child Safety Code of Conduct applies, with further details available from the department. The department's values—Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights—underpin behaviours expected of Victorian public sector employees.

Find out about our evidence-based approaches and available positions at the Prospective Staff Information Evening on Wednesday, 22 July at 4pm. RSVP to HR Manager, Jemma Scerri at There is potential for successful candidates to be considered for internal responsibility positions in 2027.

Applications

Please ensure your application includes:

- Names, contact numbers and email addresses of at least three referees
- A resume with relevant experience and personal details (name, address, contact numbers, business and home numbers)
- A written section addressing the selection criteria and the requirement for application under the Who May Apply section

Conditions of Employment

- All staff have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment with induction and support programs
- Detailed information on terms and conditions is available on the Department’s HR site

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

- Provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching
- Postgraduate-level initial teacher education program completed on or after 1 January 2024 must be accredited by a state/territory authority and satisfy AITSL standards
- If graduating from a Victorian ITE program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate LANTITE requirements

Applications close

Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 2027 - Classroom Teacher - Vocational Major (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne