Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Ltd is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join the supportive team at Mernda Hills Christian College. This Part-Time (0.6 FTE) Fixed -Term teaching position is open to both experienced teachers and graduates, providing a fantastic opportunity to begin or grow your teaching career in a supportive environment. This role commences immediately and continues until the end of Term 3.

About Mernda Hills Christian College
Mernda Hills Christian College offers a unique setting where Christian values provide stability and purpose in a rapidly changing world. The school is dedicated to fostering life-long learning and equips students with resilience and hope for the future.

As we continue to grow, we are excited to be opening an Early Learning Centre in 2026. If you’re interested in joining our expanding team in the future, please keep an eye on our website or SEEK listings for upcoming opportunities.

As a member of the Mernda Hills Christian College community, you will join a team passionate about education, including teaching a biblical worldview that provides hope for its community. To learn more about Mernda Hills Christian College, please visit the College website at https://merndahills.vic.edu.au....

Why to join Mernda Hills Christian College

• Inclusive and supportive school culture
• Close-knit community that fosters collaboration
• Ongoing opportunities for growth through continued professional development and instructional coaching
• Multicultural student and staff body, fostering diversity and inclusion
• Employee Assistance Program to support wellbeing
• Competitive salary for classroom teachers, exceeding the Victorian Government Schools Agreement
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth

Key Responsibilities Skills and Qualifications

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, differentiated learning programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum, integrating ICT and using effective assessment strategies to evaluate and enhance student outcomes.
• Apply evidence-based teaching practices and reflect critically on feedback to continuously improve professional knowledge, skills, and student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a culture of improvement in teaching and learning within the school and the wider Seventh-day Adventist school system.
• Actively support and promote the Christian-based values and ethos of the College, including planning and leading daily Christian devotions, in alignment with the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Engage in professional learning to stay current with educational research and contribute to school priorities, while modelling the College’s values and behaviours.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate students
• Dedication to evidence-based teaching practices and ongoing professional development
• Time management and organisational abilities
• Current VIT registration and relevant teaching qualifications

Child Safety and Mandatory Checks

• A link to our Child Safety Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found on our website at https://www.asv.vic.edu.au/.
• As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children.
• These positions are subject to maintaining registration with Working with Children Check (Employee).

Expressions of interest can be sent to Steve Cowley, Director of Education, with applications submitted through Seek.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Mernda Hills Christian College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.