Secondary Teachers Needed – January 2027

Growing Independent School | Northern Suburbs Melbourne

Location: Northern Suburbs, Melbourne, Victoria Start Date: January 2027 | Term 1, 2027
Employment Type: Full-time | Fixed-Term or Ongoing
Teaching: Years 7–10 
Subject Areas: All Secondary Teaching Areas

Join a Growing Independent School Community

Prospero Teaching is working in partnership with a growing independent school in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs to recruit passionate, qualified and values-aligned Secondary Teachers across a range of subject areas for positions commencing Term 1, 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and expanding school community committed to academic achievement, holistic student development and strong Christian values.

The school caters for students from Years 7–12 and is focused on providing young people with strong academic foundations, opportunities to develop their creativity and confidence, and the skills and character required to succeed in further education and beyond.

You will join a collaborative teaching environment where teachers are encouraged to contribute to the broader life of the school and make a genuine difference to student outcomes.

About the Role

Successful applicants will:

• Teach within their area of subject specialisation across Years 7–12.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated and curriculum-aligned lessons.
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor and report on student learning and progress.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Work collaboratively with teaching teams to support student achievement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school through co-curricular activities, excursions, camps and school events.
• Support the school’s Christian values and contribute positively to its community culture.

About You

We are seeking teachers who are passionate about education and committed to supporting students to achieve their academic and personal potential.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised Secondary Teaching qualification such as a Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching (Secondary).
• Current or pending Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging, differentiated learning.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A genuine commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and child safety.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• A willingness to actively support and respect the school’s Christian values and ethos.
• Full working rights in Australia.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive independent school environment.
• Opportunities across a wide range of Secondary subject areas.
• Full-time ongoing and fixed-term positions.
• A collaborative teaching culture with strong professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a growing school and contribute to its continued development.
• A school environment focused on both academic achievement and the holistic development of students.
• Ongoing support from Prospero Teaching Australia throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

Interested?

If you are a passionate Secondary Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing school community in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs from January 2027, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential discussion about the available positions, please contact:

Laura O'Sullivan 📞 0403 303 259 ✉️ laura@prosperoteaching.com

Prospero Teaching Australia

All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and demonstrate alignment with the school’s values.