Teacher

Keen to get stuck into a permanent, full-time career with a progressive, independent education provider with a growing national network of campuses?

Crave smaller class sizes, manageable hours and generous remuneration? If you are a registered teacher who is passionate about re-engaging students with learning, we would like to meet you.

Recent growth means that we have a vacant position at our Ringwood College Site. Graduates through to highly experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

In 2026 our first year out salary for a 4 or 5 year trained teacher is $117,092 and $121,358 base plus superannuation, respectively, and this increases with experience to the top of the scale at $131,925. As we are a registered charity you can also take advantage of our generous salary packaging to boost your take home pay.

About Indie Academy:

Indie Academy provides young adults with the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using flexible learning and individualised education plans tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. 1:1 teaching and small class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths.

The Indie Academy is an innovative educational program that is integrated into Indie school campuses nationwide. Through our Learning Management System, Canvas, you will have the chance to develop interactive online material for students to utilise. Additionally, you will be involved in coordinating weekly community lunches for students, as part of our Eat Well, Do Well Program.

Core Workplace Objectives:

• Preparation and delivery of programs in line with appropriate curriculum. 
• Ensuring the most effective use of time and resources in the delivery of workshops aligned to student’s individual learning and pathways plans. 
• Promoting the school’s alternative educational and strengths-based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are achieved with the focus on “Changing the Lives of Young People.” 

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities:

Teaching duties are aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Key duties of the teacher may include but are not limited to: 

• Writing curriculum that provides adjustments for students (this requires an understanding of Victoria curricula; understanding of the Victoria Curriculum F-10 and VCE VM will be highly regarded)
• Planning, writing, and delivering structured lessons that differentiate and personalise the learning for each student 
• Embedding best practice pedagogy into lesson plans to engage students. 
• Working collaboratively in a small team to implement feedback. 
• Embracing opportunities to participate in coaching and mentoring programs. 
• Supporting young people with a range of learning needs, including disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, low levels of literacy/numeracy, and mental illness.  

This includes personalising the learning for individual students pursuant to the levels of adjustment of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). 

• Collaborating to write Individual Learning Plans for all students 
• Embedding the strategies from Individual Learning Plans in lessons to support the needs of the student 
• Providing timely and specific feedback to students to support learning growth (particularly through formative assessment practices). 
• Assessing and reporting student achievement and progress 
• Behaviour management (including an understanding of trauma-informed practice, or a willingness to gain this knowledge)

Essential requirements to verify before commencement:

• Annual National Police Check (issued in the 3-months prior to appointment)
• Hold a current VIT registration.

Benefits of Indie:

• As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to tax effective packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay!
• 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
• Annual professional development allocation and study time during work hours.
• Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.
• Travel opportunities to visit other sites across Australia.
• Uniform, laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.

Remuneration:

• Level 9 – Level 11 (Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026-2029) $117,092 - $131,925 per annum, plus superannuation based on training and experience.

Ready to Apply:

• Clicking “Apply” will redirect you to Indie's recruitment portal. From there, click the “Apply” again to start your application.
• For any enquiries please contact James Carter, Head of School via email: ************@indie.edu.au.
• Please apply by 21 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Interviews and appointment may occur prior to close date. 

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:
Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.