Teacher English and Humanities

Braemar College Limited; Woodend; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17.5% leave loading

Professional development

First Aid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging options

Work-life balance

Job summary

Braemar College in Woodend, VIC, is seeking an outstanding English and Humanities teacher for the Middle School (Year 5–8). This full-time fixed-term position runs Term 2, 2027, from 12 April to 18 June 2027, due to long service leave.

You will collaborate with staff to deliver engaging programs, support student wellbeing, and contribute to an aspirational, caring independent school culture. A tertiary teaching qualification and current VIT registration are required.

Qualifications

• Have a tertiary teaching qualification that enables you to teach English and Humanities.
• Be a current VIT registered teacher.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with staff and deliver English and Humanities programs across the school.
• Commitment to Independent School ethos and child safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and Humanities to Year 5–8 students in Middle School.
• Collaborate with staff to develop engaging programs.
• Support student wellbeing and foster confidence to thrive.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and collaborative learning.

Job description

Braemar College is an independent, co-educational, ecumenical school for students in Years 5 to 12. The College has two campuses, both of which are located near Woodend, less than an hour from Melbourne's CBD.

The successful candidate will experience working in one of the most unique educational settings and teach committed and passionate students. We desire exceptional teachers who want to work in an aspirational culture. Teachers support an intentional learning journey for students that builds confidence, independence and readiness for future stages of learning.

The position is a full-time fixed-term position for Term 2, 2027. You would commence on 12 April 2027 â 18 June 2027. The position exists due to the teacher taking long service leave.

This is an incredible opportunity to join Braemar College, which provides a highly supportive and comprehensive learning journey that fosters belonging, inspires growth and enables students to explore and develop in mind, body and spirit.

The position teaches in the Middle School, Year 5 to 8.

About You:

The College seeks an outstanding teacher who is knowledgeable and passionate about the English and Humanities curriculum and current pedagogical thinking. It is expected that you will:

• Have an enthusiastic approach to the education of young people including a focus on developing skills and underpinning knowledge.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with staff, delivering English and Humanities programs across the school.
• Show a willingness and capacity to contribute to students' well-being by providing support and challenges, and giving them confidence to aspire and thrive.
• Display innovation in curriculum and collaborative learning approaches
• Have a tertiary teaching qualification that enables you to teach English and Humanities.
• Display an individual learning disposition that strives for continual improvement.
• Be a current VIT registered teacher.

In addition, the preferred applicant will have an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Independent Schooling and a willingness to contribute to College events and adhere to the College's 'Child Safe Code of Conduct’ and 'Child Safe and Protection’ policies.

What we offer:

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary, including ongoing opportunities for professional development, including:

• Excellent facilities and resources.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Very competitive salary structure, inclusive of 17.5% leave loading.
• Access to relevant and interesting professional learning opportunities.
• First Aid Training.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to salary packaging and options to maximise your salary.
• The opportunity for work-life balance.