Primary Teacher

Educationhq; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hume Anglican Grammar is seeking a passionate Primary educator to join our Freier campus in Melbourne. This full-time, fixed-term role runs from Monday, 25 January 2027 to Friday, 10 December 2027, with responsibilities across teaching, pastoral care and co-curricular activities.

All teachers contribute to student development within a Christian ethos and engage with ongoing professional learning. Prior registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Satisfactory and current National Police History Check.
• Understanding of education for the appropriate age group with pastoral care experience.
• Commitment to Anglican ethos in the Anglican tradition.
• Experience with needs of diverse backgrounds including disability and culturally/linguistically diverse learners.
• Commitment to OHS, Equal Opportunity and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Engage in co-curricular and pastoral care program.
• Prepare young people to lead successful and productive lives.
• Demonstrate organisation and time management in a collaborative team.
• Communicate effectively to build relationships with students, colleagues and families.

Skills

Pastoral care

Curriculum development

Student learning

Communication

Organisation

Collaboration

Professional learning

Registration (VIT)

Education

Tertiary qualification

VIT registration eligible

Job description

Hume Anglican Grammar– About the school:

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Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne.

Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.

TheSchoolaspires to develop young people who are kind, creative, inquiring, socially and emotionally at ease, and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.

With campuses already in Mickleham, Donnybrook and Kalkallo, the School has announced its acquisition of a 10‑hectare parcel of land in Wollert for its fourth campus planned to open in 2033. This campus will comprise another two Primary schools and a Secondary school and when it reaches its capacity, will enrol over 2,500 students.In all, Hume Anglican Grammar willultimately educateover 6,000 students.

As one of Victoria’s fastest growing schools, it is expected to be one of the largest non-government schools in the state, with plans for further expansion.

Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. Byestablishinghigh standardsin all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.

It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and committed Primary educator to join our wonderful team in a supportive and professional environment at our Freier campus. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term position commencing on Monday, 25 January 2027 and concluding on Friday, 10 December 2027.

All teachers share a significant responsibility in preparing young people to lead successful and productive lives. The quality of the teacher is the single-most important in‑school factor influencing student achievement. Teachers can be a source of inspiration and, equally importantly, provide a dependable and consistent influence on young people as they grow and flourish, and ultimately make choices about their future. All Teachers are expected to actively engage in the co‑curricular and pastoral care program.

Requirements of the Role:

Relevant tertiary qualification

Satisfactory and current National Police History Check and commitment to adhere to the School’s Student Protection Policy

Understanding of, and experience with, education at the appropriate age group; including pastoral care, pedagogy, curriculum development and student learning

Commitment to the School’s Christian ethos in the Anglican tradition

Understanding of, and experience with, the needs and safety of children with a disability, Aboriginal background, and/or from culturally and/or linguistic diverse background

Obligation to the principles and practices of OHS, Equal Opportunity and Risk Management

A passion for personal growth in young people

Demonstrated organisational and time management skills

Interpersonal skills of a high order, particularly in supporting and motivating young people

Personal sense of initiative, energy and enthusiasm

A resourceful team member willing to operate in a collaborative environment

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders

Commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement

Current registration, or eligibility for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers

Key Selection Criteria

• Knowledge: understanding of concepts, structure and enquiry processes relevant to the subject/area.
• Practice: ability to operate effectively at all stages of the teaching and learning cycle, including planning for learning and assessment, developing learning programs, teaching, assessing, providing feedback on student learning and reporting to parents.
• Engagement: demonstrated respect and professionalism in interactions with students, colleagues, parents and the community.

Why work with us?

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