VCE Secondary Teachers

VCE Specialist Teachers | Christian Independent School | 2027

Salary: $84,000 – $121,000 + super**, salaries due to increase in 2027**
Location: Melbourne, VIC
School Type: Independent Christian School
Start: January 2027
Positions: Full-time opportunities across multiple VCE specialist areas

Join a Growing Christian School in 2027

HARKE has partnered with a growing independent Christian school in Melbourne's western suburbs that are building its senior secondary offering and seeking experienced, faith-aligned teachers to strengthen its VCE programs from January 2027.

This is an opportunity for teachers who want more than simply a new timetable. The College is looking for educators who are committed to strong VCE outcomes, meaningful student relationships and Christian education, and who want to contribute to a school continuing to grow its programs, people and senior pathways.

The College is currently seeking VCE specialists across:

• English
• Biology
• Business Management
• Health & Human Development
• Physical Education
• Digital Technologies / Computing

Additional teaching areas can be considered depending on each teacher’s experience and subject combination.

Who HARKE Wants to Hear From

HARKE is particularly interested in teachers who can demonstrate:

• Recent experience teaching their specialist subject at VCE level
• Strong understanding of VCE curriculum, SACs, assessment and examination preparation
• Evidence of positive senior student outcomes and results
• Confidence building relationships with students while maintaining high academic expectations
• A genuine commitment to Christian education and alignment with the College’s values and ethos

Teachers who have delivered VCE Units 1 - 4 or can demonstrate strong senior secondary success will be highly regarded.

Faith Alignment

The College is distinctly Christian, and faith alignment is an essential part of the appointment process.

Before HARKE presents an application to the College, applicants will need to confirm:

• The church they currently attend
• Their alignment with the College’s Christian values and ethos
• A pastoral referee who can speak to their Christian faith and involvement

This requirement applies to all applicants and will be confirmed before a CV is submitted to the school.

Why Consider This School?

• Join a growing Christian independent school at an important stage of its development
• Opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening senior secondary and VCE programs
• Teach within a community where faith is actively embedded in school life
• Work with students across established and expanding senior pathways
• Salary increases commencing in 2027
• Potential flexibility around additional teaching areas depending on your strengths

Requirements

• Registration: Current VIT registration or eligibility to obtain registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• Work Rights: Full Australian working rights
• Faith: Active Christian faith, current church involvement and confirmed pastoral referee
• Safeguarding: Two current professional referees and completion of HARKE’s onboarding requirements

How to Apply

If you are a faith-aligned VCE specialist considering a move for 2027, HARKE would like to hear from you.

Click APPLY and submit your CV. Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss their VCE experience, senior student outcomes, subject areas, current church involvement and pastoral reference before being presented to the College.