Heritage College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join the primary team at Narre Warren South Campus. This is a full-time position . This position is open to graduates and commences on Term 2, 2025.

About Heritage College

Founded in 1999, Heritage College is a Seventh-day Adventist school dedicated to equipping the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. The College embraces a holistic approach to education, fostering academic growth alongside emotional, physical, and spiritual development. We are committed to implementing research-backed educational methods to achieve academic excellence and create vibrant, engaging classrooms where curiosity and confidence thrive. Heritage College also prioritises building a supportive community, ensuring every student and staff member feels a strong sense of belonging within the ?Heritage family,? empowering students to flourish.

Why to join Heritage College

• Inclusive and supportive school culture
• Close-knit community that fosters collaboration
• Weekly professional learning sessions to embed current research and enhance teaching practices
• Ongoing opportunities for growth through continued professional development and instructional coaching
• Multicultural student and staff body, fostering diversity and inclusion
• Employee Assistance Program to support wellbeing
• Competitive salary for classroom teachers, exceeding the Victorian Government Schools Agreement
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth

Key Responsibilities Skills and Qualifications

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, differentiated learning programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum, integrating ICT and using effective assessment strategies to evaluate and enhance student outcomes.
• Apply evidence-based teaching practices and reflect critically on feedback to continuously improve professional knowledge, skills, and student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a culture of improvement in teaching and learning within the school and the wider Seventh-day Adventist school system.
• Actively support and promote the Christian-based values and ethos of the College, including planning and leading daily Christian devotions, in alignment with the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
• Engage in professional learning to stay current with educational research and contribute to school priorities, while modelling the College?s values and behaviours.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate students
• Dedication to evidence-based teaching practices and ongoing professional development
• Time management and organisational abilities
• Current VIT registration and relevant teaching qualifications

Child Safety and Mandatory Checks

• A link to our Child Safety Policy can be found https://sdavic.policyconnect.com.au/module/262/page/9cf92f3a-7ac5-4c44-8dd3-f5ee61b68cf0.md and
• Child Safe Code of Conduct https://sdavic.policyconnect.com.au/module/262/page/9cf92f3a-7ac5-4c44-8dd3-f5ee61b68cf0.md.
• As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children.
• These positions are subject to maintaining registration with Working with Children Check.

To learn more about Heritage College, please visit the College website at https://heritagecollege.vic.edu.au/.

Expressions of interest can be sent to Steve Cowley, Director of Education, with applications submitted through Seek.

Applications close on May 2, 2025. However, we will interview suitable candidates soon after receiving their applications.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Heritage College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.