Secondary English Teacher

8 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Tradewind Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role:

A wonderful opportunity is available for a dedicated English teacher to join a welcoming Catholic school in Melbourne's West, commencing in 2026. This role focuses on teaching and supporting students in Years 7–10.

The school is part of a growing and inclusive community that values collaboration, student engagement, and cultural diversity. Despite its expansion, it retains a warm and supportive atmosphere. Conveniently located near public transport, this position suits a teacher who is passionate about English education and committed to making a meaningful difference in their students' learning journey.

Join this vibrant and caring school community today

Key duties:

  • Plan and deliver engaging English lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum (Years 7–12).
  • Teach text analysis, essay writing, and literary interpretation across a range of genres.
  • Develop students' skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking.
  • Prepare students for VCE English assessments through targeted skill development.
  • Differentiate learning to support diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share resources and enhance teaching practice.

Skills & Experience:

  • Current VIT registration
  • Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia
  • Proven experience teaching English in a secondary school setting (Australia or NZ)
  • Familiarity with the Catholic education system – highly regarded but not essential
  • Recent graduates are encouraged to apply – we welcome fresh perspectives
  • Two education-based references from the past five years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable)

Offering:

  • Full-time position starting in Term 1, 2026, with interviews being conducted now.
  • Support students in Years 7–10
  • Work alongside a supportive and collaborative English team
  • Enjoy a competitive salary, reflective of your experience and dedication

The School:

  • Be part of a vibrant school community with around 600 students across Years 7–10
  • Thrive in a diverse, multicultural environment where every background is valued
  • Enjoy the benefits of supportive leadership and smaller team structures, making collaboration and planning more effective
  • Access excellent professional development opportunities to grow your career

Why work with Tradewind?

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 of providing high calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping to pursue a rewarding career. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the
Tahlia Schueren
at the Permanent Team on

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply



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