Position:

English Teacher

Applications Close:

Friday, 4th April 2025

Role Description:

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Ltd is seeking an Secondary English teacher to join the team at Mernda Hill Christian College. This Part-Time (0.8 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 4 (12 December 2025).

The focus of the Classroom Teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The Classroom Teacher will teach a range of students/classes and is accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. An integral aspect of the planning is to embed the characteristics and values of the Seventh-day Adventist school system in all aspects of learning and teaching. The Classroom Teacher utilizes critical reflection in order to improve knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.

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.

Why Join Mernda Hills Christian College?

• Friendly, supportive colleagues and strong early-career teacher support
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salary above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement

About Mernda Hills Christian College
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/.

Requirements of the role:

• Bachelor of Education
  
• Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching

Child Safety Commitment:

• A link to our Child Safety Policy can be found here
• A link to out Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found here

Screening Requirements:

• Reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children
• Position is subject to maintaining registration with VIT

Location/School:

Mernda Hills Christian College, Mernda, Victoria 3754.

Expressions of Interest:

Expressions of interest can be sent to Steve Cowley, Director of Education, at asvhr@adventist.org.au

Salary Range: As per the Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Enterprise Agreement

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.

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Limited schools are child-safe environments. 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.