VCE English Teacher

VCE English Teacher
Salary Range: $84,000 – $121,000 + super, increasing in 2027
School Type: Independent Christian School
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Start: January 2027

About the School

HARKE has partnered with an established independent Christian school in Melbourne offering education from Prep through to senior secondary. The College places Christian faith at the centre of school life and is committed to strong academic outcomes, pastoral care and the development of students academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Staff are expected to actively support the College’s Christian values and contribute positively to its wider community.

About the Position

The College is seeking an experienced VCE English Teacher, with particular interest in teachers who can demonstrate successful experience teaching senior secondary students.

HARKE will be specifically shortlisting teachers with VCE English experience, strong knowledge of senior curriculum and assessment requirements, and evidence of positive student outcomes. Applicants should be confident preparing students for VCE assessment and supporting students across a range of academic abilities.

The College is distinctly Christian, and genuine alignment with its faith, values and ethos is an essential requirement.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and academically rigorous VCE English programs aligned with Victorian curriculum and assessment requirements.

• Prepare senior students effectively for SACs, examinations and successful VCE outcomes.

• Maintain strong expectations around student wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral care.

• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues while contributing to a collaborative English faculty.

• Actively support and model the College’s Christian values, faith and educational ethos.

Who HARKE Will Shortlist

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• Recent VCE English teaching experience.

• Strong understanding of VCE assessment, curriculum and examination preparation.

• Evidence of successful outcomes with senior secondary students.

• A genuine and active Christian faith aligned with the College’s ethos.

• Confirmed current church attendance, including the church attended.

• A confirmed pastoral referee who can speak to the applicant’s Christian faith and involvement.

HARKE will confirm church attendance, pastoral reference availability and faith alignment before presenting a CV to the College.

Requirements

• Registration: Candidates must hold current VIT registration or be eligible to obtain registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

• Work Rights: Full Australian working rights are essential.

• Faith Requirements: Applicants must provide details of their current church, confirm alignment with the College’s Christian values and ethos, and provide a suitable pastoral referee.

• Safeguarding: Applicants must provide two current referees and complete HARKE’s onboarding process to meet safeguarding requirements.

HARKE Recruitment

Working with HARKE Recruitment offers:

• Streamlined recruitment process

• Direct communication with school leadership and hiring managers

• Detailed role information prior to interview

• Interview preparation and ongoing support

• Access to permanent and fixed-term opportunities across Australian schools

How to Apply

To apply, click APPLY and submit your CV. HARKE will contact suitable applicants to discuss their VCE English experience, senior student outcomes, current church involvement and pastoral reference before progressing an application to the College.