VCE English Teacher

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreto Toorak is a leading Catholic independent girls' school with a proud tradition of empowering young women to discover their own direction and purpose. For more than 100 years, Loreto Toorak has nurtured each girl's potential through an education that combines academic excellence with opportunities across cultural, sporting, wellbeing and cocurricular pursuits.

Our students are challenged to think deeply, act with courage and develop the confidence to navigate an ever-changing world.

Qualifications

• Current Teaching Registration (Victorian Institute of Teaching).
• Demonstrated experience teaching VCE English is essential.
• Experience teaching Literature and/or Religious Education is highly desirable.
• A demonstrated understanding and appreciation of principles and practices of student learning strategies and styles
• Excellent communication skills to a range of audiences
• A collaborative approach with colleagues in planning and delivering curriculum
• Proven experience in establishing and fostering relationships with students, staff and parents

Responsibilities

• Teach VCE English and English across other year levels as part of the faculty.
• Collaborate with colleagues in planning and delivering curriculum

Skills

VCE English

Literature

Religious Education (desirable)

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

Loreto Toorak is a leading Catholic independent girls' school, with a proud tradition of empowering young women to discover their own direction and purpose. For more than 100 years, Loreto Toorak has nurtured each girl's potential through an education that combines academic excellence with opportunities across cultural, sporting, wellbeing and cocurricular pursuits. Our students are challenged to think deeply, act with courage and develop the confidence to navigate an ever-changing world. We support every student to develop her own compass, building the knowledge, values and conviction to make a meaningful contribution to her community and beyond.

The Position

Loreto Toorak invites applications from experienced VCE English Teachers for a full-time, ongoing position commencing in Term 1, 2027. Reporting to the Head of Faculty, the successful candidate will be an innovative and passionate educator who fosters intellectual curiosity and inspires students to explore language, literature and diverse perspectives with confidence and critical insight. The role is expected to include teaching VCE English, together with English classes across other year levels.

About You

• Current Teaching Registration (Victorian Institute of Teaching)
• Demonstrated experience teaching VCE English is essential
• Experience teaching Literature and/or Religious Education is highly desirable
• A demonstrated understanding and appreciation of principles and practices of student learning strategies and styles
• Excellent communication skills to a range of audiences
• A collaborative approach with colleagues in planning and delivering curriculum
• Proven experience in establishing and fostering relationships with students, staff and parents

Why work at Loreto Toorak?

Joining Loreto Toorak means becoming part of an inclusive and collaborative community dedicated to shaping the next generation of confident and compassionate young women. Our staff play an important role in helping students discover their strengths and pursue their passions. In return, we offer rewarding career opportunities, ongoing professional learning and excellent facilities, creating an environment where both students and staff thrive.

Applications close 9am Monday 9 November.

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the School’s Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. In accordance with the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic.), all applicants engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). These will be sighted, verified, and recorded as part of the recruitment process.