Year 9 English Teacher

Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.

We are seeking a Year 9 English/ Experiential Teacher to join us at our Pakenham Campus for 2026.

The successful applicant must thrive on working as part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are committed to fostering excellence in their students.

• Full-time fixed-term parental leave cover opportunity commencing 5 October 2026 and concluding 11 December 2026
• Commencing 5 October 2026 and concluding 11 December 2026
• This position is at our Pakenham Campus
• Teach Year 9 English and contribute to our innovative Experiential Learning Program, including Personal Best, City Experience and Common Good initiatives
• This position requires a current VIT registration
• Graduates are welcome to apply
• 2 day dedicated new staff induction - rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by our 2025 new teacher intake
• All new teachers are assigned a mentor and encouraged to participate in our mentor program

Why should you join Beaconhills

• Access to internal and external Professional Learning
• Inclusive and supportive community
• No Saturday sport
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Graduate mentor program
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Berwick Campus is located 34 minutes' drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Onsite childcare available to staff (wait lists apply) 

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• 13 weeks school holidays (3-week mid-year)
• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup public holiday
• Occasional work from home opportunities i.e. report writing days
• 16 weeks paid parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• Salary packaging available
• Free onsite parking

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley. Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Friday, 28 August 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged. 

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