Secondary Teacher

Hume Anglican Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hume Anglican Grammar in Donnybrook is seeking two passionate Humanities and English Educators for full-time, ongoing roles, commencing Monday, 25 January 2027. Experience in teaching VCE Humanities and English would be an advantage.

All teachers share responsibility in preparing young people to lead successful and productive lives, and actively engage in co-curricular and pastoral care programs within a supportive professional environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in education.
• Current National Police History Check and commitment to the School's Student Protection Policy.
• Understanding of the needs of appropriate age groups; pastoral care, pedagogy, curriculum development and student learning.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers (VIT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare students to lead successful and productive lives while actively engaging in co-curricular and pastoral care programs.
• Contribute to teaching across Humanities and English, development of learning programs, assessment and reporting where required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative and energy

Education

Teaching qualification

Current VIT registration or eligibility

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.
• The School aspires 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 of 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 will ultimately educate over 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. By establishing high standards in 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 two passionate and committed Humanities and English Educators to join our wonderful team in a supportive and professional environment at our Donnybrook Campus. Both positions are full-time, ongoing positions (1.0 FTE), commencing Monday, 25 January 2027. Experience in teaching VCE Humanities and English would be an advantage.

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.

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