Classroom Teacher - English VCE and Senior English

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

3d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Be part of Kurunjang Secondary College's next chapter as we lead whole-school transformation through clarity, consistency, and high expectations.

Kurunjang Secondary College is a government school in Melbourne's west, serving approximately 890 students from Years 7 to 12. The college is proudly inclusive and community-connected, with a strong focus on academic growth, student engagement, and equitable access to future pathways. Our shared purpose is clear: we learn, grow and achieve together.

The college has completed its 2025 School Review and has undergone a significant phase of improvement aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and the Science of Learning. These frameworks shape all aspects of our practice from curriculum, wellbeing, engagement to leadership ensuring clarity, consistency, and evidence-informed decision-making across the college.

Kurunjang Literacy Program (KLP) continues to provide explicit, targeted instruction in literacy across Years 7-9, drawing on the Science of Reading and structured phonics and comprehension strategies. In numeracy, students access scaffolded support and extension pathways through classroom-based intervention, co-teaching, and differentiated practice.

In 2025, we piloted a Ready to Learn Room to strengthen Tier 2 engagement and behavioural support and will continue into 2026. The college is committed to the Positive Climate for Learning & Managing Schoolwide Behaviour (PCMS) model, which enables a clear and consistent approach to behaviour expectations, routines,



and consequences aligned with DE guidance.

The school operates a vertical House system across Years 7-12, with four Houses each led by a dedicated House Leader and support team. Senior students access a broad curriculum, including VCE-VM /VPC, VET, and vocational programs, with opportunities for acceleration and access to Western Edge Cluster offerings.

Major capital works began early 2026, including the construction of a current Learning Centre to support contemporary and inclusive learning environments. These developments form part of our strategic vision to position Kurunjang as a future-focused, high-performing school of choice within the Melton community.

Kurunjang is more accessible than many candidates realise, located just 35-40 minutes from inner Melbourne via V/Line or major arterial roads, offering a faster and more predictable commute than many schools across the inner-west or northern corridor.

We welcome staff who bring initiative, evidence-informed practice, and a belief that every student can thrive through high expectations, professional consistency, and shared responsibility.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated 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.





SC2Demonstrated 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.

SC3Demonstrated 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.

SC4Demonstrated 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.

SC5Demonstrated 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.

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

📌 Classroom Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne