Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 August 2026

Lakeside College is currently seeking a suitably experienced educator to join our College as a Secondary English Teacher in 2027. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, a detailed resume, and copies of their academic transcripts. Applications will be assessed based on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated suitability for the role.

Position

Secondary English Teacher

Organisational Relationship

Responsible to the Head of Secondary School

Classification

Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018 and the National Employment Standards.

Key Selection Criteria

- An active Christian faith and willingness to uphold the ethos of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents, and other staff.
- Ability to select and use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies to suit the needs of a diverse range of students.
- Commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities as a member of the College team.
- Capacity and ability to contribute to our camp program and possess adequate fitness to participate in a range of outdoor education camps.
- Capacity to establish and develop positive and constructive relationships with students, staff, parents, and members of the wider community.
- Ability and desire to contribute to the Pastoral Care program of the College and serve as a homeroom/pastoral care teacher.
- Capacity to reflect critically upon their professional practice.




- Capacity for best practice in curriculum development and implementation, evaluation and assessment, and management of teaching and learning activities.
- Ability to apply digital technologies to the teaching and learning process as well as collecting, organising, and processing relevant data.
- Ability and willingness to teach outside of English in the Secondary school will be of great advantage.

Child Safety

Lakeside College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm. Lakeside College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and, as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a child-safe culture.

- Be aware of, understand, and comply with the principles of the Child Secure Standards at all times.
- Ensure adherence to the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and Policies, including the Child Safe Standards, and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with these.
- Undertake regular training and professional development in Child Safety and Child Protection during induction and on an ongoing basis.
- Respond according to the College’s policies and procedures when interacting with children, taking all allegations and concerns very seriously.
- Be committed to providing a safe environment for all children, and promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety.

Affiliation and Teaching Details

- Affiliation: Lutheran
- Teaching Level: Combined
- Gender: Coed

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📌 Secondary English Teacher (Cardinia Shire)
🏢 Lutheran Education Australia
📍 Cardinia Shire