Secondary Teacher - VPC, VCE VM including VPC and Art & Design

This is a full-time, fixed-term teaching position. The successful applicant will be employed for the specified contract period, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the employment agreement.

Successful applicant will deliver VPC and VCE VM learning alongside the College’s practical VPC and Art & Design (music program). They will develop accessible learning activities, adapt teaching and assessment to individual needs, and help students build the confidence, skills and routines needed to participate successfully in education.

The role requires culturally responsive teaching, strong relationships with students and families, and close collaboration with education support and wellbeing staff. Respect for students’ identities, languages and experiences must be reflected in classroom practice, learning materials and communication.

About you

You are a skilled, adaptable teacher with experience or demonstrated capability in delivering VPC and VCE VM programs. You plan accessible lessons and assessments aligned with relevant curriculum and study designs, adapting your teaching to students’ learning needs, literacy levels and English language skills.

You will lead the VPC Art and Design program, developing students’ creativity, confidence and teamwork through individual and group projects. Experience in teaching and developing projects using guitar, piano/keyboard and drums would be an advantage.

You have experience supporting young people from migrant backgrounds who have disengaged from education or are at risk of disengagement. You build trusted relationships, establish clear classroom routines and use positive behaviour support and individual learning goals to help students reconnect with learning.

You communicate respectfully with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. You bring strong organisation and teamwork skills, working closely with education support staff, wellbeing staff and families to strengthen attendance, participation and progress.

You will also have:

· Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

· A bachelor’s degree in education, or a related degree with a recognised teaching qualification.

· A commitment to child safety, professional standards and OakTree College policies.

Selection Criteria

Address each criterion in your cover letter or a separate statement. Use specific examples and describe the resulting student learning, engagement or progress.

1. VPC and VCE VM teaching and assessment plan, teach and assess curriculum-aligned learning through practical projects. Document student achievement and use assessment evidence to guide teaching and improvement.

2. Culturally responsive teaching and language support. Support diverse learners, including students from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Adapt teaching and assessment to English proficiency, literacy and prior schooling while respecting students’ identities, languages and experiences.

3. Individual learning goals and adjustments Develop and review individual learning goals and teaching and assessment adjustments. Work with education support staff to monitor their effectiveness and refine support.

4. Practical music teaching Deliver accessible individual and group projects using guitar, piano/keyboard and drums. Include idea development, rehearsals, safe equipment use, recording or performance, reflection and assessment evidence. Describe a completed project or propose one suitable for OakTree students.

5. Student re-engagement and positive behaviour support Build trust, establish predictable routines and support emotional regulation. Work with wellbeing staff to improve attendance and participation. Provide an example demonstrating student engagement or progress.

6. Applied learning and collaboration Connect learning to everyday life, community participation, further study and employment. Explain how collaboration with families, colleagues and support services strengthens learning, engagement and pathways.

Why join OakTree College?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a specialist senior secondary setting. You will help students build confidence, develop practical skills and take their next steps towards further education, training and employment.

Our commitment to Child Safety

OakTree College is committed to the safety, participation and wellbeing of all children and young people and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

In accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order No. 1359, particularly Child Safe Standard 6, the College implements child-safe recruitment, screening and employment practices.

All staff must uphold the College's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, comply with reporting obligations and actively promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Selection is based on qualifications, experience and capacity to fulfil the role.

How to Apply

Please submit:

· A cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

· A current resume.

· Contact details for two professional referees.