Secondary Teacher (English)

Waverley Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Staff fees discounts (after 12 months)

Paid parental leave

Flexible work opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Waverley Christian College invites applications for a Secondary English Teacher at the Narre Warren South campus. The fixed-term position is 0.6 FTE starting January 2027 and runs until the end of Term 1, 2027.

The role includes teaching English to Junior years and Year 7 Personal Development, within a warm, faith-based learning community. We seek a qualified teacher with VIT registration, strong communication skills, and a commitment to Christian education.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with Victorian VIT registration.
• Experience teaching English to Junior year levels and Year 7 Personal Development.
• Ability to foster critical thinking, communication skills and enjoyment of English.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to Junior year levels and Year 7 Personal Development.
• Create engaging, creative and clear lessons aligned to Curriculum and school ethos.
• Contribute to school programs and student wellbeing within a Christian education context.

Skills

English teaching

Student engagement

Christian education ethos

Education

VIT registration

Job description

16h ago , from Is Recruit - Independent Schools

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 Narre Warren South Campus is seeking a Secondary English Teacher to commence in January 2027. This is a fixed-term part-time contract (0.6 FTE), until the end of Term 1, 2027.

We are looking for a teacher who loves engaging young people in the study of literature and language, can bring creativity and clarity to the classroom, and is committed to fostering critical thinking, communication skills, and a genuine enjoyment of English.

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)
• Be able to teach English (Junior year levels) and Year 7 Personal Development
• 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
• School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months)
• 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)

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

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.

Applications close Friday 6 November.

Enquiries: (03) 8765 7***

Quoting job number: 2026070

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.