English Teacher

Kingswood College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site car parking

Beautiful College grounds

Above legislated leave

Retailer discounts

Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Active social club

Job summary

Kingswood College in Melbourne invites applications for a passionate English Teacher to join our Secondary School in 2027. This fixed term, part‑time (0.8 FTE) position offers potential to move to ongoing and involves teaching across Years 7–12 in a supportive department.

Successful applicants will hold Victorian VIT registration, a recognised teaching qualification, and a commitment to evidence‑informed teaching practices within a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, or be eligible for registration prior to commencement.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification.
• Demonstrate ability to teach English across Years 7 to 10, with VCE English or Literature capability desirable.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with students across Years 7 to 12.
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to engaging, evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Work collaboratively within the English Department and broader Secondary School.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality and engaging teaching that supports strong student learning outcomes.
• Plan rigorous, differentiated learning programs across abilities.
• Use assessment evidence and timely feedback to monitor progress and inform teaching.
• Maintain high expectations for student effort, engagement, behaviour and achievement.
• Create inclusive classroom environments that enable students to learn.
• Demonstrate contemporary and evidence-informed teaching practices and use learning technologies.
• Reflect on practice and actively seek opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to broader College life and co-curricular programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Technology skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Graduate teacher eligibility encouraged

Tools

Learning technologies

Job description

At Kingswood College, we embolden hearts and inspire minds.

Established in 1890, Kingswood College is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 College where students are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of Respect, Courage, Kindness, Perseverance and Excellence shape our culture and guide how we learn, work and grow together.

We are committed to building a culture of academic excellence characterised by high expectations, intellectual curiosity, purposeful teaching and a shared belief that every student can grow and achieve their personal best.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed English Teacher to join our Secondary School in 2027. This is a fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE) position, with the potential to move to ongoing.

We welcome applications from both experienced educators and graduate teachers who are enthusiastic about inspiring a love of English, creating intellectual curiosity and supporting students to achieve academic excellence.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative English Department, delivering engaging learning experiences and building positive relationships with students across Years 7 to 12.

The Role

Our Secondary teachers inspire, challenge and support students to achieve their personal best. They create exemplary learning experiences and contribute actively to a positive, high performing and values led culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high quality and engaging teaching that supports strong student learning outcomes
• Planning rigorous and appropriately differentiated learning programs that challenge and extend students across a range of abilities
• Using assessment evidence and timely feedback to monitor progress and inform teaching practice
• Maintaining high expectations for student effort, engagement, behaviour and achievement
• Creating positive, orderly and inclusive classroom environments that enable students to learn
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of contemporary and evidence informed teaching practices
• Using learning technologies purposefully to enhance teaching and learning
• Critically reflecting on practice and actively seeking opportunities for continued improvement
• Building constructive relationships with students, colleagues and families
• Contributing enthusiastically to the broader life of the College, including its co-curricular programs and events
• Modelling the College’s vision and values and contributing positively to our community

About You

Successful applicants will:

• Hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, or be eligible for registration prior to commencement.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification, with graduate teachers encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach English across Years 7 to 10, with VCE English or Literature teaching capability desirable.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with students across Years 7 to 12.
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to engaging, evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Work collaboratively within the English Department and broader Secondary School.
• Adapt teaching materials and approaches to meet the learning needs of different student cohorts.
• Demonstrate effective communication, organisational and technology skills.
• Show a genuine commitment to student wellbeing, co-curricular involvement and the wider College community.
• Be reflective, receptive to feedback and committed to continually improving their teaching practice.
• Hold current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management qualifications, or be willing to obtain them before commencing.
• Join a community of dedicated and inspiring educators
• Access opportunities for professional learning, growth and career development
• Wellbeing programs, Employee Assistance Program and active social club
• On-site car parking and beautiful College grounds
• Above legislated leave, including personal, parental and discretionary leave days
• Access to retailer discounts and other benefits

Kingswood College is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and we implement appropriate recruitment and vetting practices. Applicants will need to provide evidence of VIT registration or an Employment Working With Children Check clearance and a National Police Check prior to the commencement of their employment. Reference checks will be completed as part of the employment process and will include a reference check with a current or most recent employer. Applicants should become familiar with our child safe practices as described in our Child Safe Policy, as well as the Code of Conduct, which are available on the Kingswood College website.