The role:
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 our Healing Orientated Program of Education (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 our students.
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.
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.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of a range of interventions that promote engagement and inclusivity, build rapport, and develop prosocial behaviours and relationships.
Contribute to the planning and participation in extra-curricular activities, events, excursions and overnight camps.
Maintain accurate records using the school's Student Management System and learning management systems, including regular wellbeing case noting and prepare/contribute to reports (including NCCD) as required.
Ensure all Child Safe, risk management and Hester Hornbrook documentation requirements are adhered to.
What we are looking for:
Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide educational interventions for young people to enable them to develop learning for wellbeing and achieve educational success.
Proven ability to engage young people with education and wellbeing outcomes.
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.
An understanding of trauma-informed practice, restorative justice principles and the necessary skills to engage young people with multiple and complex needs.
Strong understanding of the NCCD guidelines and competencies in documenting and fulling NCCD requirements.
Demonstrated capacity to work flexibly and with the ability to manage competing demands as is the case in a secondary school setting.
Understanding of relevant legislation, including Child Safe Standards as they are relevant to a Senior Secondary School setting.
Qualifications and registrations:
Bachelor of Education or related discipline and a current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (provisional or full).
Current Training and Assessment (TAE) qualifications for teaching VETiS programs is highly desirable.
Valid full Victorian driver's licence.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
Application Process:
For a copy of the position description or any questions regarding the process, please contact Fiona Zito (Executive Assistant) at
[email protected]
Please include the following in your application:
A cover letter highlighting your experience and relevance of working in a school, supporting young people to engage in learning leading to positive outcomes. Please limit this document to no more than two pages.
Resume, including contact details of two current or recent professional referees.
Copies of Qualifications and Working with Children’s Check.
Applications close: Friday, 30 September 2026.
Please note: Hester reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
