2027 Classroom Teacher - English

Springside West Secondary College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Springside West Secondary College is seeking an experienced educator to contribute to high-quality teaching and student growth in a collaborative, data-informed environment. The role emphasizes literacy and numeracy integration and responsiveness to diverse learning needs.

The successful applicant will work with colleagues, engage families, and participate in ongoing professional learning to enhance teaching quality and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum and ability to teach literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in planning high impact teaching strategies with evidence of student growth.
• Ability to monitor and respond to student learning using data to inform practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with families and staff.
• Commitment to professional learning and reflective practice in line with Department values.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Literacy & numeracy integration

High impact teaching strategies

Data-informed teaching

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Apply By: 27/10/2026

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.