English, Humanities & VM Literacy Teacher
Salary Range:
$79,589 - $118,063 + super (commensurate with experience)
Location:
Western Suburbs, Melbourne
Employment Type:
Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract | Term 3 Start | Until End of 2026 School Year
Tradewind Australia is proud to partner with a well-established Catholic Girls' College in Melbourne's Western Suburbs to recruit a passionate and adaptable English, Humanities and VM Literacy Teacher for a full-time fixed-term opportunity commencing in Term 3.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven secondary school committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing and the holistic development of young women. The successful candidate will teach a diverse timetable spanning junior and senior secondary year levels, including Humanities, English and VM Literacy.
Whether you are an experienced classroom teacher or a capable educator looking to further develop your skills within a supportive school environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to student learning and achievement.
This Catholic Girls' College is a highly regarded learning community that fosters a culture of respect, compassion, inclusion and academic excellence. Guided by Catholic values, the school is committed to empowering young women to become confident, informed and socially responsible members of society.
The College promotes a strong sense of belonging and provides students with engaging learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking and personal growth. Staff work collaboratively across faculties to deliver innovative teaching and learning programs that challenge students to strive for personal excellence.
With approximately 1,200 students and a large, experienced staff cohort, the College offers the benefits of a well-resourced secondary environment while maintaining a strong community focus.
Commencing at the start of Term 3, this full-time position arises due to a staff replacement and will initially run through until the end of the 2026 school year.
The successful teacher will deliver a combination of:
- Years 7-10 Humanities
- Junior Secondary English
- Year 11 English
- Year 12 VM Literacy
The school is seeking a teacher who can build positive relationships with students, deliver engaging and differentiated learning experiences, and contribute positively to the broader life of the College.
This position offers the opportunity to teach across a diverse range of year levels and curriculum areas while being supported by experienced leadership and collaborative teaching teams.
- Join a respected Catholic Girls' College with a strong reputation in Melbourne's west
- Collaborative and supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing
- Well-resourced teaching and learning environment
- Opportunity to teach across both junior and senior secondary year levels
- Strong professional learning and development opportunities
- Engaged student cohort within a positive learning culture
- Average class sizes of approximately 25 students
- Potential future opportunities as broader staffing requirements are reviewed
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and relevant VCE/VM requirements
- Foster a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment that supports student growth and achievement
- Differentiate learning to meet the diverse academic and wellbeing needs of students
- Monitor, assess and report on student progress in accordance with school policies
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and families
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum, assessment and learning programs
- Contribute to the pastoral, wellbeing and co-curricular life of the College
- Uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school community
- Actively support child safety and student wellbeing initiatives
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education
- Current or pending Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
- Experience teaching English and/or Humanities within a secondary school setting
- Ability to teach VM Literacy or willingness to develop capability in this area
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- A collaborative and reflective approach to professional practice
- Commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and academic growth
- Understanding of, or willingness to support, the Catholic ethos of the College
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency, recognised nationally for exceptional candidate experience. We are the preferred supplier for many schools across Melbourne and Sydney and specialise in supporting teachers throughout every stage of their career.
We focus on long-term relationships and high-quality career outcomes.
- Personalised support throughout the recruitment process
- Access to detailed school insights and recruitment guidance
- Free resume, Key Selection Criteria and interview support
- Professional mentoring and career advice
- Strong industry reputation and extensive school partnerships
Tradewind Australia is dedicated to helping teachers secure rewarding and meaningful opportunities within education.
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For more information about this position, contact Sam Greenfield from the Education Permanent Team at Tradewind Australia.
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification, Working with Children Check verification and any additional compliance requirements requested by the employing school.
