Job Description
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated and passionate VCE Media and English Teacher to join a Christian-focused school in Taylors Hill, located in Melbourne's West, commencing in Term 1, 2026. This role involves teaching VCE Media and English to senior students in Years 11-12.
This esteemed Christian school caters to approximately 1,300 students from Years 7-12 across two campuses. Renowned for its excellent student behaviour and strong community values, the school offers a supportive teaching environment with access to learning coaches, modern facilities, and abundant resources to foster both academic excellence and personal growth.
Key duties:
- Design and deliver engaging English and Media lessons that build advanced language, literacy, and production skills aligned with the Victorian Curriculum.
- Expose students to diverse literary and media texts, fostering critical and creative thinking through analysis, discussion, and practical creation.
- Develop students' writing, communication, and media production skills using digital tools, editing software, and creative projects such as films, podcasts, and written pieces.
- Assess student understanding of literary and media concepts through analytical and creative tasks that demonstrate depth and originality.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate English and Media learning across the curriculum and stay current with evolving educational and industry trends.
- Providing pastoral care and support to students, including spiritual guidance, counselling, and mentorship as required.
- Incorporating Christian teachings and ethics into classroom discussions and interactions with students.
- Upholding the mission, vision, and values of the school and actively contributing to its Christian ethos.
Skills & Experience:
- Possess relevant qualifications in Education.
- Hold a valid and up-to-date VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) registration.
- Have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
- Demonstrate proven experience teaching VCE Media and English essential.
- Experience in Christian or Catholic school environments is highly desirable.
- Provide contact details for two recent, education-based referees (within the last five years)
Offering:
- Teach VCE Media predominantly and English.
- Become part of a dynamic, faith-based school community that is continuously growing and evolving
- Start in Term 1, 2026, in a full-time, permanent position
- Receive a competitive salary based on your experience, ranging from $79,000 to $118,000
The School:
- Two spacious campuses catering to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12
- Supportive and approachable management team with a focus on small, effective team structures
- Strong Christian values integrated into the school's ethos
- Well-regarded and respected institution within the local community
- Collaborative planning approach with ample professional development opportunities for staff
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-caliber teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
