Classroom Teacher (Years 7-10)

Berengarra School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small classes

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Onsite parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Berengarra School on Box Hill campus is seeking a passionate Classroom Teacher to deliver the Victorian Curriculum and support students who have faced challenges in mainstream education. You will work within a multidisciplinary team focusing on wellbeing, engagement and success, using trauma-aware and inclusive teaching practices aligned with IEPs.

This full-time, ongoing role offers an annual salary of 90,000 to 131,000 plus super, with salary packaging options and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education with secondary or primary focus.
• Current VIT registration (or eligibility to register).
• Experience with inclusive and differentiated teaching.
• Training in trauma-aware education practices.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Experience teaching Victorian Curriculum, VCE or VCE VM.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the Victorian Curriculum.
• Implement trauma-aware and inclusive teaching strategies aligned with IEPs.
• Collaborate with wellbeing staff and families to support student development.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative wellbeing-focused culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Trauma-aware teaching

Inclusive teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education

VIT Registration or eligibility to register

First Aid certification

Experience with Victorian Curriculum or VCE

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Job description

Full-Time, Ongoing Position

Box Hill Campus

Annual Salary: $90,000 – $131,000 (depending on experience) + Super. Salary Packaging available

Inspire Learning. Empower Change. Make a Difference.

Berengarra School is seeking a passionate, dedicated and skilled Classroom Teacher to join our dedicated team at our Box Hill campus, delivering the Victorian Curriculum.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who have experienced challenges in mainstream education and to work within a multidisciplinary team committed to wellbeing, engagement, and success.

Berengarra School is an independent, not-for-profit, co-educational secondary school for students who have experienced social and emotional challenges that impact their engagement with education.

We provide a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where each young person is supported to re-engage in learning, build self-belief, and achieve success.

Our values of Hope, Belonging, Nurture, and Success guide everything we do across our two campuses:

Box Hill Campus: Years 7–10, Victorian Curriculum

Chadstone Campus: Years 11–12, VCE Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC)

About the Role

The Classroom Teacher plays a vital role in fostering a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment that promotes both academic and social‑emotional growth.

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the Victorian Curriculum.
• Implement trauma‑aware and inclusive teaching strategies aligned with individual education plans (IEPs).
• Work closely with wellbeing staff, families, and allied professionals to support each student’s learning and personal development.
• Contribute to the school’s positive, collaborative, and wellbeing‑focused culture.

For the full Position Description please visit the school website https://berengarra.vic.edu.au/current-vacancies/

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education (Secondary or Primary)
• Current VIT Registration (or eligibility to register)
• Strong understanding of inclusive and differentiated teaching practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Training in trauma‑aware education practices
• Higher qualification and/or experience in special education, learning diversity.
• Current First Aid certification
• Experience teaching of the Victorian Curriculum, VCE or VCE VM curriculum
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Child Safety Commitment

Berengarra School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and adhere to the Child Safe Standards and School Community Code of Conduct.

• Small class sizes with additional classroom support
• $15,900 p.a. salary packaging (pro rata) + additional packaging opportunities available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and immediate family
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Free onsite parking/close to public transport links
• Supportive, collaborative, and values‑driven culture