Vacancy Details


Heathdale Christian College is a thriving learning community that strives to enable staff and students to fulfill their unique God-given potential.  

  • Our staff work together to create an environment geared toward learning, that impacts the lives of each student  
  • We build a culture of excellence through a deep desire to show initiative, build capacity, learn, and grow so we make things better - Ultimately fulfilling God’s call for our careers.  
  • ‘To God be the glory’ is not a throwaway statement for us, but rather evidence of a heart that serves God through daily work. 

The Position:  

We are seeking a Temporary Part Time Primary Teacher (.8 FTE) to join our Team at our Melton campus to commence in Term 2 for 2023 school year.  

This position requires a Primary teacher to have the ability to effectively replace classroom teachers throughout the Primary levels from Prep to Year 6 and someone that is willing to be a team player to assist our Primary classroom teachers.  

Key Responsibilities: 
Teaching 

  • Exercise a particular pastoral responsibility for students in their classrooms. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving Christ in Christian Education.  
  • Ability to work within a team environment. 
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work across Primary school, Prep to Year 6.  
  • Participate in the understanding of the College's Christian philosophy of education and its practical outworking through the professional development of staff. 
  • Ability to lead, inspire, support and encourage students through teaching from a Christian worldview.  
  • Capacity to select and use appropriately, a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies to suit the needs of a diverse range of students. 

Interpersonal Skills 

  • Demonstrate a high level of communication, professional and interpersonal skills when relating to teachers, students, parents and colleagues.  
  • Provide assistance to other team members and colleagues if or when required. 

For more information, please see below for a detailed Position Description.  

The successful candidate must have:  

  • Minimum Degree in Primary Education 
  • Valid VIT registration 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skillset 
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team 
  • Ability to work across Prep to Year 6 

How To Apply

Applications Close: Wednesday 5th April 2023 by 4pm

If you have the relevant skills, abilities and qualifications, please click on the Apply button now to submit your application. A detailed position description is located below, and if you have any further questions, please contact People & Development via email recruitment@heathdale.vic.edu.au.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.