New school - English / EAL Classroom Teacher 2027 start

Kolorer College is a brand-new secondary school located in the growing suburb of Cobblebank, 33km west of Melbourne CBD. We opened in Term 1 2026 with 140 Year 7 students, and will grow by one year level each year, reaching Year 7-12 capacity in 2031. We are a supported inclusion school catering for all local students, with up to 10% of our enrolments with a recognised disability. We have an emphasis on high-quality, explicit and inclusive teaching practices for all students, and a system of Tier 2 and 3 supports for students with additional needs.

At Kolorer College we come together because learning matters. Our motto, Excellence Together, reflects our expectation that all students can learn and thrive at the highest levels. We are unashamedly ambitious for our learners and our school values, represented in the acronym `B.E.S.T', are demonstrated each day by our dedicated staff and keen students:

Be Brave - face challenges with courage and persistence

Excel Together - aim high, support one another, and celebrate growth

Show Integrity - act with honesty, fairness, and responsibility

Think and Care - use wisdom, empathy, and respect to guide your actions

As a staff member at Kolorer College, you will enjoy:

The opportunity to be part of building our school¿s culture and curriculum programs from the ground up

Outstanding modern facilities including two indoor, multi-use courts, Performing Arts rooms, a modern Food Technology room and state-of-the-art VET kitchen, a STEAM building housing Art, Media, Design, Digital Technologies and Science, comfortable staff work spaces, high-quality natural light and acoustics in modern classrooms

A highly structured teaching and learning environment, with teachers supported by shared instructional practices and behaviour and engagement routines

Regular professional learning, coaching and mentoring using Steplab and other evidence-based resources

Shared, knowledge-rich curriculum resources developed by experienced subject leads

Part time and flexible work opportunities in line with DE policies

Location Profile

Kolorer College is a brand-new secondary school located in the growing suburb of Cobblebank, 33km west of Melbourne CBD. We opened in Term 1 2026 with 140 Year 7 students, and will grow by one year level each year, reaching Year 7-12 capacity in 2031. We are a supported inclusion school catering for all local students,



with up to 10% of our enrolments with a recognised disability. We have an emphasis on high-quality, explicit and inclusive teaching practices for all students, and a system of Tier 2 and 3 supports for students with additional needs.

At Kolorer College we come together because learning matters. Our motto, Excellence Together, reflects our expectation that all students can learn and thrive at the highest levels. We are unashamedly ambitious for our learners and our school values, represented in the acronym `B.E.S.T', are demonstrated each day by our dedicated staff and keen students:

- Be Brave - face challenges with courage and persistence

- Excel Together - aim high, support one another, and celebrate growth

- Show Integrity - act with honesty, fairness, and responsibility

- Think and Care - use wisdom, empathy, and respect to guide your actions

As a staff member at Kolorer College, you will enjoy:

- The chance to be part of building our school¿s culture and curriculum programs from the ground up

- Outstanding modern facilities including two indoor, multi-use courts, Performing Arts rooms, a modern Food Technology room and state-of-the-art VET kitchen, a STEAM building housing Art, Media, Design, Digital Technologies and Science, comfortable staff work spaces, high-quality natural light and acoustics in modern classrooms

- A highly structured teaching and learning environment, with teachers supported by shared instructional practices and behaviour and engagement routines

- Regular professional learning, coaching and mentoring using Steplab and other evidence-based resources

- Shared, knowledge-rich curriculum resources developed by experienced subject leads

- Part-time and flexible work opportunities in line with DE policies

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn,



and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

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

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

SC6 Demonstrated capacity to implement inclusive teaching and learning practices which enable excellence for all
students.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs.Range

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📌 New school - English / EAL Classroom Teacher 2027 start (Melbourne)
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