Teacher

Teaching Opportunity at Djerriwarrh Community College

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Djerriwarrh Community College is a small, independent specialist school based in Melton, dedicated to providing an inclusive, supportive, and innovative learning environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher to join our team and contribute to the growth and success of our students.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Teaching Environment: Work in a specialist school where you can use innovative teaching methods to transform students' lives.
• Supportive, Close-Knit Community: Join a small, community-focused school where collaboration and care for both staff and students are at the heart of everything we do.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth: Whether you're a graduate or an experienced teacher with primary or secondary experience, you'll have the chance to develop your skills and grow as an educator.
• Competitive Benefits: Take advantage of salary packaging of up to $30,000 per annum, allowing you to reduce your tax and increase your take-home pay. Staff work from home on Wednesdays.
• Expert Team: Work alongside a highly qualified and dedicated team of educators, wellbeing professionals, and support staff who are committed to creating positive outcomes for students.

Who we are:

Djerriwarrh Community College is a registered independent specialist senior secondary school based in Melton.  The College delivers the Victorian Pathway Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) certificate for students aged 15-19 years. It provides a safe and inclusive learning environment for young people who may have been disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from education.

Djerriwarrh Community College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and has zero tolerance for child abuse. The College is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal students, students with culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, students with a disability, international students, students who are unable to live at home and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LQBTIQ+) students.

Role:

The Teacher position is responsible for the effective planning, delivery and assessment of the curriculum in alignment with their areas of delivery. School leadership and the teaching team meet regularly and there are opportunities to work collaboratively in developing and implementing evidence-based teaching practices.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration
• Experience using trauma informed positive education
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment advantageous

Position Description:

Click here for Position description.

Please refer to application directionsbefore submitting your application.

Please call the school and ask to speak to the Acting Principal – Jamie Ozga if you wish to have a confidential discussion regarding the Teaching position and/or further opportunities at Djerriwarrh Community College.

Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday 5 November 2025 (interviews may commence prior to the application closing date)

Djerriwarrh Community College actively encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child abuse.