English Teacher (Year 7-12) – Full-time, Fixed Term Parental Leave Position

Huntingtower has a long tradition of educational excellence and consistently performs academically among the top schools in Victoria. The mission and purpose of Huntingtower is to be a beneficial presence in the world, to uplift thought and to bless mankind.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced English Teacher for a full-time, fixed-term parental leave position, commencing in Term 4, 2026 and continuing through to the end of Term 2, 2027. Preference will be given to applicants available for the full duration, however, applications from candidates available for only one part of the appointment are also encouraged.  The successful applicant will teach English across Years 7–12. The ability to teach an additional subject area would be highly regarded but is not essential.

The key role of this position is to provide contemporary teaching programs as part of a dynamic team of educators.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion and experience for teaching English across Year 7-12

• Teaching an education program that enables all students to achieve their highest potential

• Establishing a caring, supportive and engaging learning environment

• Providing feedback to students and parents via the Continuous Reporting system

• Developing and maintaining relationships and open communication with parents, colleagues and students

• A commitment to collaborating with colleagues in the planning, delivery and review of curriculum through the co-creation and refinement of shared resources

• A willingness to contribute actively to the cultural, pastoral and co-curricular life of the School

• Commitment to Occupational, Health and Safety and maintaining a safe and supportive environment

What we look for

• Expertise in your field and an in-depth understanding of the English Curriculum

• Ability/interest to teach VCE is desirable

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to work as part of a team

• A professional who actively aligns themselves with the School’s leadership, vision, values and ethos

This is a full-time, fixed term contract position commencing 5 October 2026 to 18 June 2027. We offer a supportive work environment, continuous professional development opportunities and a chance to contribute to our school’s legacy of excellence.

Applicants must have an awareness of the expectations of an Independent School, appropriate VIT Registration and a commitment to working in an environment where Christian spiritual values underpin true education. An awareness of ‘Teaching for Understanding’ and other educational approaches would be an advantage.

A position description is available on the Huntingtower employment website.

If you are a dedicated, warm, supportive and professional person who would like to become involved in a caring Christian environment, please submit your application via the Huntingtower School - Employment Opportunities by Friday, 28 August 2026 together with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees.

We will shortlist and interview high quality applications as they are received, and we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Huntingtower is a child safe employer and is committed to providing a child safe culture that ensures the care, protection and safety of all children and young people.

Huntingtower is committed to upholding Victoria's Child Safe standards and has a zero tolerance of child abuse. All interested applicants will be required to familiarise themselves with Huntingtower’s Child Safety Policies and Codes of Conduct located on the Huntingtower website. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

The School undertakes several screening processes to protect children and young people appropriately in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

Huntingtower embraces non-discriminatory recruitment by providing equal employment opportunity to all and maintains strict privacy and confidentiality regarding your application. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.