Teacher of Junior School

13 hours ago

Taylors Lakes, Victoria, Australia Overnewton Anglican Community College Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Overnewton Anglican Community College is a proudly inclusive learning community dedicated to excellence, diversity, and belonging. As an independent Prep - Year 12 school, we nurture academic growth and the development of character, providing pathways for all students to thrive. Participation in a wide range of co-curricular and leadership opportunities inspire students to embrace purpose, serve their communities, and lead lives with heart and integrity.

Why Overnewton

  • We offer generous leave, (generally 6 weeks for administration staff and 13 weeks for teaching staff) and various salary packaging options.
  • We are committed to ensuring a healthy work-life balance for all staff.
  • Our staff benefit from a variety of meaningful perks to support their holistic wellbeing which include 24/7 free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, free annual flu vaccinations and a robust pastoral care program.
  • We have supported study programs, a wide range of learning and development opportunities, and strong internal promotion pathways, all backed by effective leadership to foster our employees' professional growth.
  • We are a values-driven organisation dedicated to child safety, non-discrimination and ethical practices.
  • Located in Melbourne's picturesque north-west with easy commuting and free onsite parking, we offer purpose-built facilities surrounded by nature, with beautiful views and rich flora and fauna to enhance your work experience.

The opportunity

We currently have teaching opportunities at our Junior School in the Canowindra campus (Taylors lakes). These positions will primarily be responsible for delivering high-quality educational outcomes and fostering student welfare at the primary level.

There are fixed-term contract and ongoing opportunities available, commencing January 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establishing positive classroom culture and relationships that enhance the emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing of students.
  • Implementing and maintaining routines and expectations that contribute to safe and productive learning environments.
  • Providing consistent and coherent learning programs that will foster independence, challenge, and progression in academic and character development.
  • Actively collaborating within year level teams to plan, document, and evaluate curriculum.

About You

  • Suitable teaching qualifications and experience, current VIT registration
  • Ongoing commitment to professional learning in current theories and methodologies of both academic performance and student wellbeing
  • Established classroom management and student engagement skills
  • A strong understanding and appreciation of the social, relational, physical and cognitive development of students of the relevant age-groups
  • THRASS training and experience will be highly valued
  • Experience in implementating the practices of Visible Learning and/or High Impact Teaching Strategies.
  • Knowledge of Restorative Practices
  • In line with our Christian ethos, all appointed Educators must be able to teach Religious and Ethical Vocational Education for the year levels that they are appointed to teach core or specialist subjects
  • A commitment to Overnewton Anglican Community College Values.

To learn more about these positions and life at Overnewton please click here

How to apply

Please apply directly through Seek, applications should include:

  • A brief cover letter of no longer than one page, outlining you interest in the role
  • A CV, of no more than three pages, documenting key responsibilities and achievements in previous roles

Should you have any questions about this role, please email

Please note that applications close at 4:00 PM on Friday, 31 October 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Overnewton Anglican Community College is a child-safe employer dedicated to ensuring the welfare and protection of children. All employees, volunteers and contractors are required to adhere to the College's Child Safety Standards.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, disabilities and sexual orientations. Our commitment extends to providing reasonable adjustments to support a fair and positive recruitment experience for all candidates. Overnewton Anglican Community College reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received, rather than waiting until the advertisement's closing date.

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