Heritage College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher for Year 1.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position commencing at the beginning of Term 3 and concluding in the second week of Term 4. The position is being offered to cover a staff member who will be on leave. It is open to both experienced teachers and recent graduates.

Heritage College provides co-educational Christian education from 3 and 4-year-old Early Learning through to Year 12.

To learn more about employment with our school system, please visit our website: https://asv.vic.edu.au/work-with-us.

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 and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found on our website at https://www.asv.vic.edu.au/.
• 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 (Employee).

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 July 4, 2025.

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.