2027 English Teacher

Mercy College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy College in Coburg, Melbourne invites applications for an ongoing full-time English Teacher commencing January 2027. The role includes opportunities for a Leadership position as Learning Area Leader: English, with a strong focus on Catholic ethos and student achievement in a collaborative learning environment.

Applicants must hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration. The college is committed to a child-safe environment and the successful candidate will contribute to

Qualifications

• Must have current VIT registration.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

Mercy College is seeking an ongoing full-time English Teacher commencing January 2027, with an opportunity for a Learning Area Leader: English Position of Leadership. Applicants must have current VIT registration.

Mercy College is a Catholic Secondary Girls’ College with a proud and rich history of education in the local Coburg area and surrounding suburbs.

Guided by the Mercy values of Compassion, Excellence, Hospitality and Justice, we pride ourselves on fostering a community which empowers each student to be inquisitive, courageous and persistent. We respect, value and celebrate each student’s unique gifts and all that they bring to our community.

We are currently seeking an English Teacher commencing January 2027. Applications are invited from experienced English teachers looking to inspire and support students in achieving academic success within a collaborative and dynamic learning environment.

This is an ongoing full time position with the opportunity for a Learning Area Leader: English Position of Leadership.

Appointees are expected to show understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College. Mercy College is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment in which students feel safe and are safe. A condition of employment is that the applicant is deemed to be suitable to work with children.

Applications are due no later than 4.00pm Friday 13 November 2026 and will be processed upon receipt.

Successful applicants must have current VIT registration.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl

Single School

Offers VET

We are a Catholic school for girls which has a proud and rich history of educating young women in Years 7-12 providing knowledge and skills to equip them in their future life directions. We are a regional college established and supported by the local parishes of the surrounding suburbs. Established in 1965, the College continues to be linked to the Sisters of Mercy and is faithful to and attentive to their vision and mission in our rapidly changing world.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may commence prior to the application close date.