Generalist Teacher

Role Description/Criteria

About Us

At MacKillop Education, we are more than just a school—we are a safe, supportive community dedicated to helping children and young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. Having operated for over 10 years, our schools specialise in providing expert, professional support to our students who struggle in mainstream settings. Our passionate and dedicated staff, trained in trauma-informed practices, are at the heart of our success, making a real difference in our students' lives.

Want to learn more? Take a look: MacKillop Education

About the role:

We are looking for exceptional Primary/Secondary Teachers to join us on this rewarding journey. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the educational experiences of students who will benefit the most.

Our Teachers will work collaboratively to develop and deliver highly effective and engaging learning programs that are suited to the diverse needs of our students and meet the requirements of the Victorian Curriculum.

Plus, with only 10 students per classroom, our learning spaces offer a truly personalised, focused, and enriching experience you won't find anywhere else.

Our Clifton Hill campus is a Foundation - Senior Years school.

We have multiple Full-time ongoing Teaching opportunities available based in our brand-new school within primary or secondary education. The school is located in Clifton Hill, VIC within our MacKillop Education Program. This position can start in 2025 or in January 2026.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• A four-year teaching qualification or equivalent, along with eligibility for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Proven experience in implementing innovative and high-aspiration initiatives for student learning, guided by the Victorian Curriculum.
• Expertise in designing, delivering, and assessing programs that address the diverse and complex needs of individual students, particularly those with learning challenges and behavioural difficulties.
• A strong ability to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues to enhance program quality and improve student outcome.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

Why Work in Clifton Hill?

Situated just 4 km from Melbourne's bustling CBD, Clifton Hill is a vibrant and tranquil haven that perfectly blends city convenience with leafy serenity. This sought-after neighborhood is surrounded by lush green spaces like Yarra Bend Park and is superbly connected by public transport, making your commute effortless. Clifton Hill's warm, diverse community and peaceful atmosphere create an inspiring environment to live, learn, and thrive.

For more information, please contact:

Miranda Zuzic at

Please note email applications will not be accepted. Apply via the link

Our offer:

• Generous salary and leave entitlements in line with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022
• Salary packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family
• Paid on-site training that contributes to your professional development
• Regular supervision
• Great and Supportive Team
• Awesome Location
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver's Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Child Safe Standards

MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

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