English/English Language Teacher (0.6-1.0FTE), 2027 commencement

Cornish College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornish College invites applications for an English/English Language Teacher (0.6–1.0 FTE) commencing 2027. The role focuses on delivering engaging secondary English education and fostering critical and creative thinking among students.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Education and be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, with suitability for full, provisional or permission to teach registration. 9 November 2026 applications close.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy.
• Excellent subject knowledge in English.
• Proven ability to work in teams in and out of the classroom.
• Outstanding record in building relationships with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Create a productive and positive learning environment for students.
• Stimulate critical and creative thinking and high achievement.
• Teach Secondary English and/or English Language.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Inquiry-based pedagogy

Subject knowledge

Teamwork

Building relationships

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

English/English Language Teacher (0.6-1.0FTE), 2027 commencement

The role of a Secondary Teacher at Cornish College is to create a productive and positive learning environment for students which stimulates critical and creative thinking and promotes high expectations of achievement.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher of Secondary English and/or English Language.

This position could be 0.6FTE-1.0FTE depending on other methods.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should be trained secondary teachers with a Bachelor of Education or equivalent qualification. All teachers at Cornish College must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, this may include full registration, Permission to Teach or Provisional Registration. Further details of registration are available from the VITwww.vit.vic.edu.au Applicants will be asked to quote their VIT registration in their application.

We are looking for applicants who meet the following criteria:

An understanding of and experience in inquiry-based pedagogy

Expertise and experience, including excellent subject knowledge

A desire and proven ability to work in teams in and out of the classroom

An outstanding record in building relationships with students, parents and staff

Other desirable experience and qualities include:

A knowledge of the Understanding by Design process and concept-driven curriculum

A passion for and broad understanding of sustainability

Experience and belief in Restorative Practices

A desire to Make a Difference in and beyond schools

The successful applicant will be required to produce original copies (from which a photocopy will be made) of VIT Registration, transcripts of academic and teaching qualifications claimed.

The role of a Secondary Teacher at Cornish College is to create a productive and positive learning environment for students which stimulates critical and creative thinking and promotes high expectations of achievement.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher of Secondary English and/or English Language.

This position could be 0.6FTE-1.0FTE depending on other methods.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should be trained secondary teachers with a Bachelor of Education or equivalent qualification. All teachers at Cornish College must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, this may include full registration, Permission to Teach or Provisional Registration. Further details of registration are available from the VITwww.vit.vic.edu.au Applicants will be asked to quote their VIT registration in their application.

We are looking for applicants who meet the following criteria:

• An understanding of and experience in inquiry-based pedagogy
• Expertise and experience, including excellent subject knowledge
• A desire and proven ability to work in teams in and out of the classroom
• An outstanding record in building relationships with students, parents and staff

Other desirable experience and qualities include:

• A knowledge of the Understanding by Design process and concept-driven curriculum
• A passion for and broad understanding of sustainability
• Experience and belief in Restorative Practices
• A desire to Make a Difference in and beyond schools

The successful applicant will be required to produce original copies (from which a photocopy will be made) of VIT Registration, transcripts of academic and teaching qualifications claimed.

Applications should be submitted by 9.00am on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

The College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and all staff are expected to observe the College Code of Conduct.

Willeka Cox
Human Resources Manager
**********@cornishcollege.vic.edu.au