Junior School Core Teacher (Fixed-Term)

Beaconhills College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Learning

Mentoring program

Onsite childcare

Employee assistance program

Onsite parking

Solar-powered campus

Job summary

Beaconhills College, a co-educational school with campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, is seeking a dedicated Junior School Core Teacher for the Pakenham Campus. This fixed-term, 0.80 FTE role runs from 21 January 2027 to 25 March 2027, teaching Prep to Year 4 in a class-share arrangement.

VIT registration and tertiary qualifications in Education are required. You will contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment, collaborate with colleagues and families, and participate in our

Qualifications

• VIT registration is required.
• Tertiary qualifications in Education are required.
• Experience in primary education is desirable.
• Fixed-term, 0.80 FTE role (Monday to Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Teach a Prep to Year 4 class within the Junior School.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students and families.
• Participate in the mentoring program to support professional growth.

Skills

Classroom collaboration

Student wellbeing

Pastoral care

Interpersonal communication

Education

VIT registration

Education degree

Job description

Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Junior School Core Teacher to join our Pakenham Campus in a fixed-term, part-time position. The successful applicant will be committed to delivering engaging and student-centred learning experiences that support the academic, social and emotional development of students from Prep to Year 4, while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Fixed-term position commencing 21 January 2027 and concluding 25 March 2027
• 0.80 FTE part-time position (Monday to Thursday)
• Based at our Pakenham Campus
• Teaching a Prep to Year 4 class within the Junior School
• Position involves a class-share arrangement
• Current VIT registration is required
• Tertiary qualifications in Education are required
• Demonstrated experience in primary education is desirable
• Strong commitment to student wellbeing, pastoral care and academic excellence
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students and families
• All new teachers are assigned a mentor and encouraged to participate in our comprehensive mentoring program to support their professional growth and success at the College

Why should you join Beaconhills

• Access to internal and external Professional Learning
• Inclusive and supportive community
• No Saturday sport
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Berwick Campus is located 34 minutes' drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Onsite childcare available to staff (wait lists apply)

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup public holiday
• Occasional work from home opportunities i.e. report writing days
• 16weeks paidparental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• Salary packaging available
• Free onsite parking

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College.