English / EAL teacher

HARKE Recruitment ·www.harke.com.au

Location Dandenong North, Victoria, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Secondary
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English Teacher (Years 7-10)
Salary Range: $79,000-$118,000 (Victorian Government School Agreement)
Type of School: Government Secondary School in Melbourne
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Start: Immediate / Term 2, 2026

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a large secondary school in Melbourne’s southern suburbs, recognised for its inclusive culture, strong academic pathways, and commitment to student success. The school supports a diverse student cohort through a broad curriculum including VCE, VET, literacy intervention, and wellbeing programs, with staff working collaboratively to deliver engaging and high-impact learning experiences.

Modern facilities, specialist learning hubs, and a strong focus on professional collaboration provide teachers with a supportive and well-resourced environment.

About the Position

The school is seeking a fixed-term English teacher to commence as soon as possible. The role will primarily involve teaching Years 7-10 English, with EAL experience or willingness to teach EAL viewed favourably.

While not essential, the ability to teach a VCE English class would be highly regarded to support potential senior secondary coverage requirements.

This role suits a collaborative and adaptable educator who can build positive classroom environments while supporting literacy growth and student engagement across junior secondary year levels.

Skills and Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging English lessons across Years 7-10 aligned to the Victorian Curriculum
  • Support diverse learners through differentiated teaching strategies and structured classroom routines
  • Assess and monitor student progress, providing timely feedback and support
  • Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
  • Contribute to faculty collaboration, professional learning, and broader school initiatives

Requirements

  • Registration with or eligibility for the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
  • Full Australian work rights
  • Experience teaching secondary English
  • EAL experience viewed favourably
  • VCE English capability advantageous but not essential
  • Two referees and completion of HARKE onboarding requirements for safeguarding

HARKE Recruitment

Working with HARKE Recruitment offers several key advantages:

  • Streamlined recruitment process for an easy and efficient experience
  • Direct communication with school leadership teams
  • Interview preparation and ongoing support throughout the process
  • Access to quality teaching opportunities across Victoria

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click ‘APPLY’ or for a confidential discussion, please contact Gemma at gemma@harke.com.au.

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Who is hiring for the English / EAL teacher role?
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Where is the English / EAL teacher job located?
The English / EAL teacher role with HARKE Recruitment is based in Dandenong North, VIC, AU.
Is the English / EAL teacher role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at HARKE Recruitment.
What experience level is the English / EAL teacher role?
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