Legal Studies and Humanities Teacher

VCE Legal Studies / Humanities Teacher | 2027

Location: Melbourne North, VIC
Start: Term 1, 2027
Employment: Full-Time
School: Government Secondary School, Years 7–12
About the School

HARKE has partnered with an innovative co-educational government secondary school in Melbourne’s north. The school is recognised for its non-traditional, student-driven approach to learning, with personalised pathways, student choice and real-world learning central to its curriculum. Its progressive model incorporates inquiry, project-based and hands-on learning while developing independence, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving.

About the Position

The school is seeking a Graduate VCE Legal Studies / Humanities Teacher for 2027.

This opportunity will suit a graduate who is confident in their Legal Studies and Humanities subject knowledge and genuinely interested in a more progressive approach to education. Teachers facilitate learning, encourage student agency and connect curriculum content with contemporary issues and real-world contexts.

Previous experience within a progressive school is not required; however, alignment with the school’s pedagogy and willingness to adapt teaching practice will be key considerations at interview.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging VCE Legal Studies and Humanities curriculum with strong attention to curriculum and assessment requirements.

• Incorporate inquiry, projects, contemporary issues and real-world applications into student learning.

• Maintain strong safeguarding, wellbeing and duty-of-care practices.

• Support student agency and independent learning while maintaining clear expectations and academic rigour.

• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively with students, families and the broader school community.

Requirements to Apply

• Completed or completing a relevant Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching, with appropriate Legal Studies and/or Humanities teaching methods.

• Registration with or eligibility for the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

• Full Australian work rights.

• Two professional referees and completion of HARKE’s onboarding and safeguarding requirements.

• Genuine alignment with student-driven, inquiry and project-based learning.

What HARKE Does

HARKE Recruitment makes the recruitment process easy, efficient and effective. HARKE provides full information about opportunities, discusses suitability before presenting applications, coordinates interviews and supports teachers through onboarding and commencement. There is no cost to teachers.

How to Apply

Apply through HARKE Recruitment with an updated CV. Shortlisted applicants will be asked brief questions about their approach to student agency, inquiry, project-based learning and independent learning before being presented to the school.