OakTree College | West Footscray, Victoria

Full-time, fixed-term

Commencement: 27 January 2027

Salary: $85,000–$90,000 per year

ABOUT OAKTREE COLLEGE

OakTree College is an independent specialist coeducational senior secondary school supporting young people aged 15–20. Through small classes, practical learning and personalised support, we help students build confidence, develop skills and prepare for further education, training and employment.

Our students come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including migrant and refugee communities. Some have experienced interrupted schooling or disengagement from mainstream education. Respect for students’ identities, experiences and aspirations is central to our approach.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a qualified and adaptable secondary teacher to deliver Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) learning, including VPC Art and Design.

The College currently delivers Art and Design through practical music projects. You will guide students through developing ideas, practising skills, collaborating with others and presenting or recording their work.

Working alongside education support and wellbeing staff, you will create accessible lessons, establish clear classroom routines and help students reconnect with learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, teach and assess learning aligned with relevant VPC curriculum designs and VCE VM study designs.

• Develop practical projects connecting classroom learning with everyday life, community participation and employment preparation.

• Deliver individual and group music activities, including project planning, rehearsals, safe equipment use, performance or recording, and reflection.

• Adapt teaching materials and assessment to students’ literacy levels, English language proficiency and individual learning needs.

• Develop and review individual learning goals, implement appropriate adjustments and maintain accurate assessment and progress records.

• Build trusting relationships with students and use positive behaviour support to encourage participation.

• Work with families, education support staff and wellbeing colleagues to strengthen attendance, engagement and learning.

• Uphold child safety, professional boundaries, duty of care and College policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES

• A recognised secondary teaching qualification.

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, or eligibility to obtain registration before commencement.

• Knowledge of VPC and VCE VM requirements and demonstrated ability to plan, teach and assess practical, differentiated learning.

• Ability to deliver creative learning and practical music projects. Experience with guitar, piano/keyboard, drums or group performance will be highly regarded.

• Culturally responsive teaching practice and experience supporting learners with diverse educational and language needs.

• Ability to develop individual learning goals, provide appropriate adjustments and support students who have disengaged from education.

• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

Experience in specialist, flexible or alternative education settings, and experience supporting students from migrant and refugee backgrounds, will be highly regarded.

WHY JOIN OAKTREE?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a small specialist school. You will work with teaching, education support and wellbeing colleagues to help students recognise their strengths, experience success and develop pathways beyond school.

CHILD SAFETY AND INCLUSION

OakTree College is committed to the safety, participation and wellbeing of all children and young people and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

All staff must uphold the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, maintain professional boundaries and comply with reporting obligations. Appointment is subject to satisfactory identity, qualification, VIT registration, referee and child safety suitability checks.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Selection is based on qualifications, relevant experience and capacity to fulfil the role.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your application to admin@otc.vic.edu.au with the subject line “Secondary Teacher application”.

Please include:

• A current resume.

• A cover letter outlining your suitability, with examples of applied learning, inclusive teaching and student engagement.

• Contact details for two professional referees.

In your cover letter, describe a creative or music project you have delivered, or explain how you would plan and assess a suitable project for OakTree students.

Applications close: 26 November 2026 at 5 pm, Melbourne time.

You do not need a LinkedIn account to apply by email.

For enquiries, contact admin@otc.vic.edu.au or 0410 999 196.

Visit www.otc.vic.edu.au to learn more about the College.

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