Department of Education - Victoria

If you’re keen to explore a broad range of Teaching opportunities, then there’s no better place to start your career.

Location Profile

Kurnai College is a multi-campus college located in Morwell and Churchill in the Latrobe Valley, approximately 150 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. Guided by its purpose, “To build a Learning Community with a global perspective which promotes respect and achievement,” the College fosters a culture where learning is the focus and all members of the community share responsibility for their own learning and the learning of others. Its four pillars - Engagement, Excellence, Work Ethic and Relationships - underpin all aspects of college life. The current Strategic Plan emphasises building teacher capacity through Professional Learning Teams, improved data literacy and assessment for learning practices, while promoting positive learning environments through the Positive Behaviour Support framework, restorative practices, an understanding of generational poverty, and the Berry Street Education Model.

Kurnai College values student, family and teacher voice and adopts a collaborative approach to curriculum and pedagogy, supported by growth coaches and instructional leadership opportunities for staff. The College has a strong ICT network and continues to expand its e-learning capabilities. Proud of its inclusive culture, Kurnai College has been recognised for its strong connections with the Indigenous community and its commitment to honouring and respecting the Gunai Kurnai people, reflected in its updated logo. The College works closely with the local community to support pathways into further education and training and comprises three mainstream campuses, including Year 7–10 campuses in Morwell and Churchill and a senior campus for Years 11–12 co-located with Federation University in Churchill, as well as two satellite campuses supporting students at risk and young parents. With a strong sense of identity and belonging across its five campuses, Kurnai College looks to the future with optimism and remains committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for all members of its learning community.

What we offer

• Ongoing employment for candidates
• Career support with professional development opportunities
• Career start

What you’ll do  

Core responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study
• Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas
• Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
• Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress
• Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
• Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs
• Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs

Who we’re looking for?  

• School to complete

Who can apply? 

To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must: 

• have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, and
• not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence

Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Next steps    

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply here