Classroom Teacher - English plus another method

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollert Secondary College in Melbourne's northern suburbs seeks a Classroom Teacher specializing in English with an additional teaching method. The role supports Years 7–12 as the college expands its program, focusing on high-impact teaching and inclusive practices.

The school emphasises a dynamic learning environment, robust curriculum, wellbeing support, and opportunities to contribute to student excellence programs and co-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be qualified to teach English, with an additional teaching method.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English instruction to students across Year levels.
• Integrate the additional teaching method into lesson plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and inclusion.

Skills

English teaching

Additional teaching method

Job description

Classroom Teacher - English plus another method

Government schools – Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC

Wollert Secondary College opened in 2023 and is located in a rapidly developing growth corridor, with enrolments steadily increasing each year. The school currently has approximately 600 students across Years 7 to 10 and is projected to grow to approximately 800 students in 2027, when the College will offer Years 7 to 11. When the College reaches its full Year 7¿12 program, total enrolments are expected to exceed 1,000 students.

Wollert Secondary College is a Supported Inclusion School, which is a mainstream setting with additional professional expertise and purpose-built facilities to support students with intellectual disabilities. We offer excellent learning opportunities for all students through high-quality programs founded on evidence-based, high-impact teaching and learning practices.

At Wollert Secondary College, we pride ourselves on empowering, preparing, and equipping students for the opportunities and challenges they will encounter beyond school. It is an exciting time to be part of the Wollert Secondary College community. We are known for our positive learning culture, dynamic educators, robust curriculum, strong wellbeing support, beautiful grounds, state-of-the-art technologies, and distinctive facilities.

Our vibrant school culture has generated strong community engagement and high demand for enrolments.

We offer a rich, contemporary, and comprehensive curriculum, complemented by a wide range of student excellence programs, co-curricular clubs, leadership opportunities, adventure camps, and year-round house activities.

We hold high expectations for student achievement. Our students are encouraged to strive for their personal best and take full advantage of the many opportunities available to showcase their talents, pursue their interests, and continue building knowledge and skills for life.

Looking ahead, Stage 2 of our school build is scheduled for completion by the end of term 2 in 2026. This exciting development includes a brand-new Arts and Technology building, a new learning neighbourhood, and the addition of nine new portable classrooms. These state-of-the-art facilities will significantly enhance the learning environment, providing students with innovative, modern spaces designed to support and enrich their educational experience.

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster a learning environment where students Aspire, Acquire, and Achieve. Students at Wollert Secondary College are aspirational learners who are guided to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve personal success.

Our Vision

Preparing our students for the brightest future, Wollert Secondary College is committed to delivering a learning experience that supports each student¿s individual needs, passions, and dreams. Our inclusive and engaging environment fosters a love of learning, empowering students to embrace challenges and explore new experiences, while ensuring learning remains rich, relevant, and meaningful.

Our Values

At Wollert Secondary College, our values underpin all that we do. We aim to build a strong, respectful, and inclusive school culture by living out the values of:

• Be Kind ¿ Treat others with respect and compassion. We model generosity and empathy as we foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Be Brave ¿ Show curiosity, resilience, and confidence. We model perseverance, embrace challenges, and adopt a growth mindset as we strive for personal excellence.
• Be True ¿ Act with honesty and sincerity. We model integrity and fairness as we stay true to ourselves, our values, and our beliefs.
• Be Safe ¿ Be responsible, reliable, and accountable. We model caution, care, and consideration in all situations to ensure a safe learning environment for all.

**Applicants must be qualified to teach English, with an additional teaching method.

Location Profile

School Profile

Wollert Secondary College opened in 2023 and is located in a rapidly developing growth corridor, with enrolments steadily increasing each year. The school currently has approximately 600 students across Years 7 to 10 and is projected to grow to approximately 800 students in 2027, when the College will offer Years 7 to 11. When the College reaches its full Year 7¿12 program, total enrolments are expected to exceed 1,000 students.

Wollert Secondary College is a Supported Inclusion School, which is a mainstream setting with additional professional expertise and purpose-built facilities to support students with intellectual disabilities. We offer excellent learning opportunities for all students through high-quality programs founded on evidence-based, high-impact teaching and learning practices.

At Wollert Secondary College, we pride ourselves on empowering, preparing, and equipping students for the opportunities and challenges they will encounter beyond school. It is an exciting time to be part of the Wollert Secondary College community. We are known for our positive learning culture, dynamic educators, robust curriculum, strong wellbeing support, beautiful grounds, state-of-the-art technologies, and distinctive facilities.

Our vibrant school culture has generated strong community engagement and high demand for enrolments.

We offer a rich, contemporary, and comprehensive curriculum, complemented by a wide range of student excellence programs, co-curricular clubs, leadership opportunities, adventure camps, and year-round house activities.

We hold high expectations for student achievement. Our students are encouraged to strive for their personal best and take full advantage of the many opportunities available to showcase their talents, pursue their interests, and continue building knowledge and skills for life.

Looking ahead, Stage 2 of our school build is scheduled for completion by the end of term 2 in 2026. This exciting development includes a brand-new Arts and Technology building, a new learning neighbourhood, and the addition of nine new portable classrooms. These state-of-the-art facilities will significantly enhance the learning environment, providing students with innovative, modern spaces designed to support and enrich their educational experience.

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster a learning environment where students Aspire, Acquire, and Achieve. Students at Wollert Secondary College are aspirational learners who are guided to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve personal success.

Our Vision

Preparing our students for the brightest future, Wollert Secondary College is committed to delivering a learning experience that supports each student¿s individual needs, passions, and dreams. Our inclusive and engaging environment fosters a love of learning, empowering students to embrace challenges and explore new experiences, while ensuring learning remains rich, relevant, and meaningful.

Our Values

At Wollert Secondary College, our values underpin all that we do. We aim to build a strong, respectful, and inclusive school culture by living out the values of:

• Be Kind ¿ Treat others with respect and compassion. We model generosity and empathy as we foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Be Brave ¿ Show curiosity, resilience, and confidence. We model perseverance, embrace challenges, and adopt a growth mindset as we strive for personal excellence.
• Be True ¿ Act with honesty and sincerity. We model integrity and fairness as we stay true to ourselves, our values, and our beliefs.
• Be Safe ¿ Be responsible, reliable, and accountable. We model caution, care, and consideration in all situations to ensure a safe learning environment for all.

**Applicants must be qualified to teach English, with an additional teaching method.

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.

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.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

• Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
• Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
• Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
• Supervise and train one or more student teachers
• Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

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