Secondary Legal Studies/Commerce Teacher

Permanent Education Recruitment Consultant position for a Year 10 Legal Studies and Commerce teacher to join a senior school in Caroline Springs, Melbourne's West. This 0.8 FTE position runs from now until the end of the year, with the possibility of extending into the new year.

Base pay range: A$79,000.00/yr - A$118,000.00/yr.

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate Year 10 Legal Studies and Commerce lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, covering topics such as criminal and civil law, legal systems, Business Management, Economics, and Accounting.
• Design, administer, and evaluate both formative and summative assessments to measure student learning, providing constructive feedback and reporting progress to students, parents, and school leadership.
• Develop teaching materials, activities, and resources that promote critical thinking, real-world application, and inquiry-based learning.
• Integrate current legal and commercial events into lessons to make content relevant and engaging.
• Support students in building foundational skills for senior studies, including study strategies, legal reasoning, and practical applications of Commerce principles.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and motivating classroom environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
• Collaborate with colleagues and subject coordinators to ensure consistency and quality in teaching practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and share best practices.
• Participate in or lead co-curricular activities, clubs, or initiatives to enhance the overall student learning experience.

• Must have full Australian working rights
• Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
• Hold current VIT registration
• Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Legal Studies and Commerce within a Secondary school in AU/NZ
• Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
• Commencing as a part time days a week, position starting from now until the end of the year with possible rollover into 2026
• Instructing students in year 10 in Legal and Commerce
• Engaging with accessible and transparent leadership
• Contributing to the planning and coordination
• Salary commensurate with demonstrated expertise and time commitment

• Around 950 students spanning years 10 to 12
• An approachable management team and smaller team structures facilitating effective planning and support
• Abundant opportunities for professional development

• Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
• Relevant and real information about roles
• No joining fees/other fees
• Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
• Interview tips and preparation provided
• Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis

Tradewind Australia is a specialist education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website. Alternatively, email your interest and resume to For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on the Education Permanent Team on

Equal Opportunity Tradewind Australia is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.