German Teacher-2027

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Good News Lutheran College in Melbourne is seeking a German Teacher for 2027 to teach across Prep to Year 12 within the Christian IB framework. The role reports to the Learning Area Coordinator for German Studies and focuses on student wellbeing and delivering the Australian Curriculum through IB-based instruction.

The successful candidate will hold VIT registration, have prior German teaching experience, and possess relevant tertiary qualifications, with a commitment to the college’s Christian

Qualifications

• VIT registration to teach in Victoria is required.
• Prior experience teaching German in a school setting.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Excellent relationship and communication skills.
• Commitment to Christian ethos of the college.

Responsibilities

• Teach German across primary and secondary (Prep-12) within IB framework.
• Deliver Australian Curriculum through the IB model.
• Support student well-being and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship skills

Education

VIT - Teacher’s registration to teach in Victoria

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 19 November 2026

Good News Lutheran College is seeking a German Teacher for 2027. This role spans both primary and secondary teaching within a Prep-12 Christian IB framework.

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About Good News Lutheran College

Good News Lutheran Collegeis a growing Prep–12 Christian College located in Melbourne’s western corridor, with contemporary campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin. We are committed to delivering a holistic, Christ-centred education that nurtures academic excellence, character development, and student wellbeing.

Why GNLC?

At Good News Lutheran College, we cultivate a high-performing, supportive and values-driven culturewhere career-focused educators can truly thrive.

We offer:

• A culture that prioritises professional growth, staff wellbeing and career progression
• Contemporary facilities and future-focused learning environments

About the role

The German Teacher is ultimately responsible to the Principal of the College and will be directly responsible to the relevant Learning Area Coordinator for German Studies for day-to-day operations. The role includes both primary and secondary teaching. They are primarily responsible for the well-being of each individual student in their care and for the delivery of the Australian Curriculum through the IB framework using contemporary models of instruction.

Selection Criteria

• VIT - Teacher’s registration to teach in Victoria
• Prior experience teaching the German language in a school setting
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications
• Have excellent relationship and communication skills
• Commitment to Christian Ethos of the college

Special requirements

All selected applicants will have to go through background checks, including reference checks and relevant regulatory checks.

The Recruitment Process

All applications will go through a shortlisting stage, after which all suitable applications will be progressed to the interview stage.

Good News Lutheran College is a Child Safe Environment. Our college actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students. All College staff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial Order 1359. Recruitment practices reflect our commitment to child safety, and all applicants are informed of our child safety policies, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct, available on the College’s website.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1614 Students
115 TeachingStaff
68 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers IB

Offers VET

Good News Lutheran College is located in the suburb Tarneit, in the City of Wyndham which continues to be ranked as the fastest growing Local Government area within Victoria and the third fastest in Australia. Its estimated population by 2021 is expected to exceed 245,000, with 384,000 anticipated by 2036. Good News is located approximately 25 minutes west of Melbourne and 40 minutes northeast of the City of Greater Geelong.The College was established in 1997 and has been steadily increasing in size each year, reaching an anticipated capacity of 1500 by 2027. Current enrolments are 960 students spread across Prep to Year 12, in Junior (P - 5), Middle (6 - 9), and Senior (10 - 12) Sub-Schools, Good News commenced Middle Schooling education in 2011 with Year 7, began its Senior School (Year 10) in 2014 and progressed to its first Year 12 in 2016. A committed, energetic and passionate staff work in teams to cater for the needs of all students. This is a dynamic and growing College providing staff with an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of expanding Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.

All applications will go through a shortlisting stage, after which all suitable applications will be progressed to the interview stage.