VCE Humanities Teacher

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd.; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Regional College Sydenham is seeking a VCE Legal Studies teacher for a fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with staff and parents to support student learning and wellbeing, holding VIT registration and relevant qualifications. The position starts on 18 August 2025, with responsibilities aligned to the College's mission of holistic education.

Qualifications

• Must hold current VIT registration.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications required.
• Willingness to collaborate with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling academic, pastoral, and administrative responsibilities.
• Working collaboratively with parents and staff for student support.
• Ensuring compliance with child safe policies.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

VIT registration

Job description

Catholic Regional College Sydenham welcomes applications from VIT registered Teachers, including Graduates, for a VCE Legal Studies role. The role is fixed term, commencing 18 August 2025 (or by negotiation) until the end of the 2026 school year (January 2027) to cover a staff member on leave.

Catholic Regional College Sydenham was founded in 1982 as a Catholic senior school for students in the West of Melbourne. It is the largest of its kind in Victoria, specialising in VCE, VM and VET studies.

The school is a part of the Catholic Regional College Federation of schools encompassing 7-10 Colleges at St Albans, North Keilor and Caroline Springs.

A student’s destination or chosen pathway is the most important aspect of education at Catholic Regional College Sydenham. We cater to those wishing to undertake a higher education degree, complete a TAFE certificate, and participate in an apprenticeship and those looking to transition into full time work. The motto — “Every Student Every Pathway” is what the school strives to achieve in ensuring that pathways and goals are achieved. Our dedicated, experienced and highly skilled student services and careers team are the crucial link in ensuring student success.

Catholic Regional College Sydenham is a community dedicated to educating the whole person. We work in partnership with parents to develop young men and women who are open to growth, committed to their faith and social justice, and who are religiously and intellectually competent. When our students and graduates demonstrate these characteristics, practicing them in their daily lives, the school community can be proud in the knowledge that it has served them well.

What teachers believe, know and do in partnership with students, colleagues, parents, the wider community and local Parishes, enables the College to provide for the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of students. In the context of the Mission Statement, policies and procedures of the College, teachers are accountable to the Principal for academic, pastoral, professional, developmental and administrative responsibilities.

Successful applicants will be able to fulfil the following Requirements:

• Must hold a current VIT registration as well as the relevant tertiary qualifications;
• Must comply with the MACS Staff Code of Conduct, CRC Sydenham Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct; and
• Have a willingness to work closely and collaboratively with parents, staff, and other professionals to support the learning and wellbeing of students.

Catholic Regional College Sydenham is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees will be required to comply with the College's child safe policy and code of conduct.

Salary will be based on the CEMEA 2022. The level and subdivision of the successful candidate will be negotiated based on experience, qualifications and previous industry experience.

Interviews of candidates may occur prior to the advertised close date, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Application Procedures

Applicants are asked to ensure that the following documentation is submitted.

• A one page cover letter addressed to the Principal, Mr Brendan Watson OAM, outlining your interest and suitability for the position; and
• A completed application form

Please email the above addressed to the Principal - Mr Brendan J Watson to [e-mail] and include VCE Legal Studies in the subject line by 4:00pm Friday 27 June 2025.