Our Teachers work as part of a multidisciplinary classroom team. They are responsible for organising and implementing an instructional program in accordance with the VCAA applied learning curriculum and HOPE. The Teachers collaboratively share leadership of the classroom with the other members of the team, including decision making authority.
Full position description available on request.
About Hester Hornbrook Academy:
Hester Hornbrook Academy is a Special Assistance School which provides flexible education and learning options, including Vocational Education and Training in Schools VETiS), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), VCE Vocational Major (VM), VCE and an Extend program offering a variety of elective subjects. Recognising that mainstream education is not suitable for all young people, Hester programs are driven by the personal pursuits of students.
Our Healing Orientated Program of Education (HOPE) informs our practice model which ensures the integration of academic intervention and growth with wellbeing and life skills. Teachers, Youth Workers, and Education Support staff work together in a collaborative manner to support students to reach their individual goals.
Learn more about us here: https://www.hhacademy.vic.edu.au
What a day in the role looks like:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary classroom team to develop and maintain a face to face and virtual classroom learning environment which places high expectation on learning for wellbeing and wellbeing for learning. The Teacher will support and model a learning environment which is safe, respectful and productive.
Create and deliver an engaging applied learning curriculum at either VPC or VCE VM, applying an understanding of HOPE to support students in a way that allows them to Engage, Equip, Empower and Extend.
Participate in regular supervision, whole school and campus meetings, the performance review processes, professional learning and a culture of continuous review and improvement in line with the Hester Hornbrook Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plans (AIP).
Ensure all Child Safe, risk management and Hester Hornbrook documentation requirements are adhered to.
Have a strong understanding of the NCCD guidelines and competencies in documenting and fulling NCCD requirements.
Experience working with young people, including those who identify as LGBTQI+ and those from diverse cultural backgrounds, in a trauma-informed setting, who have existing barriers to education.
Qualifications and registrations:
Must have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Valid full Victorian driver's licence.
Applicants must be full working rights in Australia.
Your application should be submitted as one document addressed to Sally Lasslett, Executive Principal and sent to Fiona Zito at: [email protected]
Please include the following in your application:
Applications close: Friday, 10 July 2026.
Please note: Hester reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
