Salary Range: $79,589 - $118,063

Location: Melbourne's West

Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing/Contract

Opening Summary

Tradewind Australia is proud to partner with a respected Catholic secondary school in Melbourne's West to recruit an experienced and passionate VCE English Teacher for a 2027 commencement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, values-driven school community committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing and holistic education.

If you are an experienced English educator with a strong background in Year 12 VCE English, who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about supporting senior students to achieve their full potential, this is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

About the School

The school is a dynamic and inclusive Catholic secondary learning community committed to fostering high expectations, student achievement, wellbeing and personal growth.

The College embraces the Berry Street Education Model as a key strategy for supporting student learning and wellbeing. Staff benefit from a highly supportive leadership team, experienced colleagues and a strong culture of mentoring, collaboration and professional growth.

The school is also involved in VCE offshore delivery, providing opportunities for staff to participate in international mentoring programs.

About the Role

As the VCE English Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering English across the secondary years, with a particular focus on Year 12 VCE English. You will support senior students through their final year of secondary education and help prepare them for VCAA assessment and examinations.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced VCE English teacher with a strong understanding of the VCAA curriculum,



assessment requirements and examination preparation. The school is seeking a strong classroom practitioner who can contribute to a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Full-time employment is preferred, however part-time arrangements of 0.8 FTE or above may be considered for the right candidate. The position may be offered on an ongoing or fixed-term basis depending on the successful candidate.

Benefits

- Highly supportive and experienced leadership team with a strong mentoring culture
- Education Support Officers and wider support available to assist students and teachers
- Collaborative staff environment focused on skilled growth and continuous improvement
- Strong focus on student wellbeing through the Berry Street Education Model
- Opportunity to join a growing and highly sought-after Catholic secondary school
- Opportunities for international travel and mentoring through the school's VCE offshore delivery program
- Additional financial remuneration may be available for eligible international mentoring opportunities

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging English lessons across the secondary years, including Year 12 VCE English
- Deliver curriculum aligned with the VCAA Study Design and relevant assessment requirements




- Prepare and support Year 12 students for VCE assessments and examinations
- Create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes academic achievement, engagement and positive behaviour
- Provide timely and constructive assessment and feedback to support student progress
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan, evaluate and continuously improve teaching and learning practices
- Contribute positively to the wider Catholic school community and support student wellbeing

You will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in Education and English, or a related discipline
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
- Full working rights in Australia
- Demonstrated experience teaching Year 12 VCE English
- Strong understanding of VCAA curriculum, assessment requirements and examination preparation
- Proven ability to support senior students to achieve strong academic outcomes
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- A collaborative, student-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement
- A commitment to Catholic education and the values of inclusivity, integrity and service

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.

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📌 VCE Year 12 English Teacher (Williamstown)
🏢 Tradewind Recruitment Australia
📍 Williamstown