Primary Teacher

Waverley Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Paid parental leave

Flexible work opportunities

Career and leadership professional dev

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly and collegial community

Access to library supervision for SACE

Job summary

Waverley Christian College in Wantirna South, Victoria, is seeking a part-time (0.6 FTE) Primary Classroom Teacher to join the lower primary team. This fixed-term parental leave replacement runs from April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with a focus on faith-informed learning and collegial practice.

The successful applicant must hold VIT registration, demonstrate strong communication skills, and align with Christian education values.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified teacher with current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education.
• Willingness to engage in all aspects of the College's programs and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach in lower primary.
• Support student growth in learning and faith.
• Participate in all College programs and opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT registration

Job description

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

The Wantirna South Campus is seeking a part-time (0.6 FTE) Primary Classroom Teacher to teach in lower primary, who is committed to our College values and eager to help students grow in their learning and faith. This role commences in April 2027 and is a fixed term parental leave replacement contract until the end of March 2028.

You'll join a community of educators who care deeply about the formation of students and are learners themselves, committed to professional growth, collaborative practice, and the shared calling of preparing young people to live out their faith and learning for the sake of others.

The successful applicant must:

• Be a qualified teacher and hold a current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• Have high level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education.
• Be willing to get involved in all aspects of the College's programs and opportunities.

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with
• School aged children enrolled at WCC may be able to access free before and after school library supervision (time/space limits apply)

Waverley Christian College is committed to providing best practice support for graduate teachers and teachers who are new to Christian Education. Our Graduate Teacher Program includes time release, mentoring, equipping for Christian Education and a comprehensive induction program that will help to develop the skills and competencies needed to become an effective classroom practitioner.

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Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.