Classroom Teacher (Year 5 to 6)

Haileybury; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Secondments across campuses

Hybrid and flexible opportunities

Employee benefits and assistance

Job summary

Haileybury Brighton (Castlefield) Campus invites applications for a Classroom Teacher (Years 5–6). This full-time fixed-term role runs January 2027 to September 2027, with a closing date of October 26 at 10:00am.

The successful applicant will contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team dedicated to each student employing evidence-based pedagogy and explicit instruction. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and hold a current VIT Registration.

Qualifications

• Passion and expertise in teaching to Year 5 to 6 students
• Evidence-based pedagogy and a commitment to explicit instruction
• Effective use of technology to enhance learning
• Strong, respectful relationships with students and colleagues
• Collaborative spirit and a drive for continuous improvement
• Curiosity and commitment to deep learning
• Ongoing professional growth, using data and feedback to refine your practice

Responsibilities

• Teach and engage Year 5–6 students using evidence-based practices
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture
• Use technology to enhance learning and assessment
• Collaborate with colleagues for ongoing improvement

Skills

Years 5–6 teaching

Explicit instruction

Technology for learning

Data-driven practice

Collaborative teamwork

Curiosity for deep learning

Professional growth

Education

VIT Registration

Job description

Inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Join Haileybury's Brighton (Castlefield) Campus as a Classroom Teacher (Years 5–6) and be part of a high-performing, collaborative team committed to helping every student achieve their full potential.

Location: Brighton (Castlefield)

Work Type and Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term from January 2027 until September 2027.

Applications Close: Monday 26 October at 10:00am

About Haileybury

At Haileybury, we believe in the potential of every student. As a proudly non-selective school, we welcome learners from all backgrounds and support them to thrive.

Be part of a collegial, high-performing team of respected professionals who are supported to excel and empowered to enrich the academic, social and wellbeing development of every student in their care. Outstanding opportunities for professional growth, career progression and leadership.

Our work is guided by the Magenta Principles, which shape our culture and daily practice:

• Every student matters every day
• Every staff member matters every day
• One inclusive community

About you

• Passion and expertise in teaching to Year 5 to 6 students
• Evidence-based pedagogy and a commitment to explicit instruction
• Effective use of technology to enhance learning
• Strong, respectful relationships with students and colleagues
• Collaborative spirit and a drive for continuous improvement
• Curiosity and commitment to deep learning
• Ongoing professional growth, using data and feedback to refine your practice

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold a current VIT Registration.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that values both academic achievement and personal growth.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing professional and leadership development
• Excellent on-site facilities, grounds, technology and working environment
• Opportunities for secondment across our Melbourne campuses, Haileybury Rendall School (Darwin), and Haileybury Tianjin (China)
• Variety of hybrid and flexible opportunities, including working at Haileybury Pangea, our online school and across multiple Melbourne campus locations
• Employee benefits and assistance program.

Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the schools’ Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For all enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team at ***************@haileybury.com.au.