Year 9 Humanities and English Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Year 9 Humanities and English Teacher to join our team at our Year 9 City Campus. This is a unique opportunity to inspire students during a pivotal stage of their learning journey, in an environment that values innovation, student voice, and real-world learning.

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) ongoing position commencing Term 1, 2026.

Our Year 9 unique program consolidates learning from Years 7 – 8 to provide a strong preparation for the independence and responsibility of Years 10 – 12. The City Experience challenges and encourages students to engage fully in learning and thinking. The location plays a key part in their education, with students developing thinking tools to understand the complexity of Melbourne as a city, and the social and emotional tools to participate constructively in their community - read more about our Year 9 City Experience here.

The successful applicant will be required to attend events and staff days occasionally at the College's main campus, located at Research.

About the Role

• TeachYear 9 Humanities and English as part of an integrated and experiential curriculum.
• Provide pastoral care and wellbeing support to students, guiding them through the challenges of adolescence and city-based learning.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to create engaging, challenging, and relevant learning experiences for the students.
• Support students to develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to the broader life of the College through co-curricular programs.

About You

• Registered VIT Teacher with relevant tertiary qualifications in Education with a strong knowledge of Humanities and English curriculum.
• Creative and flexible in your approach to teaching, with a willingness to embrace inquiry-based and experiential learning.
• Skilled in providing pastoral care and building strong relationships with young people.
• Committed to continuous professional learning and contributing to the collaborative culture of the College.
• Knowledge of child safe practices, including reporting requirements.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Free access to the College gym, swimming pool and Pilates (Research campus)
• Employee Assistance Program

Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green leafy surrounds and wildlife of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop

Growing hearts and minds and helping our community prosper.

Click here to view the full Position Description

Applications, including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a current CV, should be submitted to

Closing date: Monday 29 September 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and ELTHAM College reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date.

Child Safety at ELTHAM College

All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child's safety. All staff are required to follow the School's Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found