The role of a Secondary Teacher at Cornish College is to create a productive and positive learning environment for students which stimulates critical and creative thinking and promotes high expectations of achievement.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher of Secondary English and/or English Language.

This position could be 0.6FTE-1.0FTE depending on other methods.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should be trained secondary teachers with a Bachelor of Education or equivalent qualification. All teachers at Cornish College must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, this may include full registration, Permission to Teach or Provisional Registration.  Further details of registration are available from the VIT www.vit.vic.edu.au  Applicants will be asked to quote their VIT registration in their application. 

We are looking for applicants who meet the following criteria:

• An understanding of and experience in inquiry-based pedagogy

• Expertise and experience, including excellent subject knowledge

• A desire and proven ability to work in teams in and out of the classroom

• An outstanding record in building relationships with students, parents and staff

Other desirable experience and qualities include:       

• A knowledge of the Understanding by Design process and concept-driven curriculum

• A passion for and broad understanding of sustainability

• Experience and belief in Restorative Practices

• A desire to Make a Difference in and beyond schools

The successful applicant will be required to produce original copies (from which a photocopy will be made) of VIT Registration, transcripts of academic and teaching qualifications claimed.

To Apply

Applicants are strongly advised to refer and apply via the Position Description on our website: https://www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/about-cornish/employment/ 

To apply for this position, please write a letter to the Principal, Nicola Forrest, outlining your interest in this position and giving us an insight into who you are. 

Accompanying your letter should be your resume including contact information for three confidential referees and your personal response to the Position Description (preferably as one combined PDF file). 

Advice to Applicants

In your cover letter please outline your qualifications and your main areas of expertise. The rest is up to you! We’d like to get to know you a little through your letter.

Your response to the Position Description should focus on the following:

• Your experience in teaching English/English Language

• Your experience with working in teams 

• Any other information demonstrating your suitability to working in this role at Cornish College

Apply now to make a difference today for a sustainable and thriving tomorrow.

Applications should be submitted by 9.00am on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

The College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and all staff are expected to observe the College Code of Conduct.

For further information, please contact:

Willeka Cox
Human Resources Manager
employment@cornishcollege.vic.edu.au