Senior English Teacher

HARKE Recruitment ·www.harke.com.au

Location Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
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0.6 FTE – Terms 3 & 4: Year 10 & 11 English (possibility of ongoing and willingness to teach VCE) Now this advert English Teacher (Years 10-11 with VCE Opportunity)

Salary Range: $85,000-$125,000 + super (pro-rata)
Type of School: Independent Coeducational School on the Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Contract Type: Part-time, Fixed-Term (0.6 FTE) with possibility of ongoing employment
Start: Term 3, 2026

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a leading independent coeducational school on the Mornington Peninsula recognised for its strong academic standards, innovative learning environment, and commitment to student wellbeing. The school fosters respectful relationships, inclusivity, and excellence across both academic and co-curricular programs. Staff are supported within a collaborative and future-focused professional culture that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and meaningful contribution to school life.

About the Role

This part-time fixed-term position across Terms 3 and 4, 2026 involves teaching English across Years 10 and 11, with the possibility of ongoing employment for the right candidate. The school is seeking an educator who is open and willing to teach VCE English as part of the role moving forward. The successful teacher will join a collaborative English faculty focused on delivering engaging and academically rigorous learning experiences that support literacy, analytical thinking, and student achievement.

Skills and Responsibilities
  • Deliver engaging and curriculum-aligned English lessons across Years 10 and 11
  • Support students in developing strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Demonstrate willingness and capability to contribute to VCE English programs
  • Monitor student progress and provide meaningful feedback to support academic growth
  • Collaborate effectively within the English faculty and contribute positively to the wider school community
Requirements
  • Registration with or eligibility for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
  • Experience teaching secondary English, with VCE experience or willingness to teach VCE highly regarded
  • Current Mandatory Reporting / Child Safety training
  • Full Australian work rights
  • Ability to provide two professional referees
  • Completion of HARKE onboarding requirements in line with safeguarding expectations

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amy@harke.com.au 

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The Senior English Teacher role with HARKE Recruitment is based in Mount Eliza, VIC, AU.
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