English Teacher

HARKE Recruitment ·www.harke.com.au

Location Ararat, Victoria, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Secondary
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English Teacher (Years 8-9)

Salary Range: 79-118K (Pay review pending) 
Type of School: Government Secondary School in Regional Western Victoria
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term (initially 1 term, with potential extension through to end of 2026)
Start: ASAP / Term 2, 2026

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a regional secondary school in Western Victoria, located within a welcoming country community approximately 200km from Melbourne and 100km west of Ballarat. Surrounded by the Grampians and Pyrenees ranges, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle, strong community connections, and access to national parks, local wineries, and outdoor recreation. The school is recognised for its supportive culture, strong leadership team, and commitment to fostering respectful, resilient, and successful young people. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour, and student wellbeing while supporting students from a wide range of rural communities.

About the Role

This full-time contract position involves teaching two Year 8 English classes and one Year 9 English class, with an additional Media Studies class that may be adjusted depending on the successful candidate. The role is currently offered for one term due to internal staffing arrangements, however there is potential for the contract to extend through to the end of the year for the right teacher. The school is seeking a confident and capable classroom practitioner with strong behaviour management skills, the ability to build authentic relationships with students, and a calm, consistent approach in the classroom. This opportunity would suit a resilient educator who understands the importance of structure, connection, and engaging teaching practice within a regional secondary setting.

Skills and Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum across Years 8 and 9
  • Build strong relationships with students through consistent classroom management and clear expectations
  • Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment
  • Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and school leadership
  • Collaborate with staff to support student engagement, wellbeing, and academic growth

Requirements

  • Current or eligibility for VIT registration
  • Full Australian working rights
  • Strong classroom management and relationship-building capability
  • Two professional referees and completion of HARKE’s safeguarding onboarding

HARKE Recruitment

HARKE Recruitment partners with schools across Australia to connect quality educators with opportunities that align with their strengths and career goals. Teachers are supported throughout the process with clear communication, interview preparation, and ongoing guidance from an experienced recruitment team.

How to Apply

Click ‘APPLY’ or contact Amy@harke.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the English Teacher role?
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Where is the English Teacher job located?
The English Teacher role with HARKE Recruitment is based in Ararat, VIC, AU.
Is the English Teacher role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at HARKE Recruitment.
What experience level is the English Teacher role?
The English Teacher position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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