Teacher Humanities

Braemar College; Woodend; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Facilities

Team environment

Salary packaging

Professional learning

First Aid Training

Employee Assistance

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Job summary

Braemar College is a leading independent school near Woodend that offers a dynamic Senior School environment. The successful candidate will teach Humanities and contribute to an aspirational culture, emphasizing student growth, confidence, and readiness for future learning stages.

The role is full-time, fixed-term for Term 1, 2027, with starting date 22 January 2027; part-time applications will be considered. The College values professional development and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary teaching qualification enabling Humanities instruction.
• Current VIT registration.
• Experience teaching Humanities, preferably VCE History.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and deliver across Senior School.

Responsibilities

• Teach Humanities in the Senior School.
• Deliver Humanities programs across the school in collaboration with staff.
• Contribute to student wellbeing and growth.
• Participate in College events and uphold Child Safe policies.

Skills

Humanities teaching

VCE History

Collaborative teaching

Student wellbeing

Education

Teaching qualification (Humanities)

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 1, 2027

and exists due to the teacher taking long service leave. You would commence on 22 January 2027. (Part-time applicants would also be considered)

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 Senior School.

About You

The College seeks an outstanding teacher who is knowledgeable and passionate about the 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 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 Humanities, particularly VCE History would be desirable.
• 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.