Secondary School Humanities – VCE Geography Teacher

Oxley Christian College is an independent, coeducational school in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Oxley Christian College is dedicated to cultivating students of distinction— Scholars of Character who embody wisdom, virtue, and a thirst for truth. We are a vibrant and growing community of approximately 900 students, from Prep to Year 12. Our supportive culture, outstanding facilities, and beautiful grounds create a dynamic and inspiring teaching and learning environment.

If you have a passion for Christian education and can wholeheartedly engage in the school’s expression of faith and its faith practices, we would love to hear from you.

Oxley Christian College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Secondary School Humanities – VCE Geography Teacher to join our dynamic team, commencing in January 2027.

Essential Criteria

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and current teacher registration (e.g., VIT).
• Demonstrated experience teaching Humanities, with a specialisation in Geography.
• Experience teaching, or strong capacity to teach, VCE Geography.
• Sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum (AC9) (Humanities) and VCE study design requirements.
• Ability to design engaging, differentiated learning programs that improve student outcomes.
• Strong classroom management skills and commitment to positive student wellbeing.
• Capacity to use data to inform teaching and monitor student progress.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills within a faculty team.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience teaching across a range of Humanities subjects (e.g., History, Civics, Economics).
• Willingness and capacity to teach other Humanities subjects as required.
• Experience integrating fieldwork, inquiry-based learning and contemporary global issues into Geography teaching.
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and GIS applications (if applicable).
• Commitment to co-curricular involvement and broader school life.
• Alignment with the school’s values, ethos, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to work within the scope of the College’s Christian ethos. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Application Process

To be considered for this role, please go to our website www.oxley.vic.edu.au and click on Apply Now.

• Applicants must be a qualified teacher and hold a current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Applicants are advised the position may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.
• Further details for this position can be obtained from the Position Description on the College website.
• For enquiries, please contact 03 9727 9900 or employment@oxley.vic.edu.au.

Child Safe Requirements 

In accordance with the Oxley Christian College ethos, all employees are required to comply with the College Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct (available on the College website), and other requirements of the Victorian Child Safe Standards. 

The position requirements, duties and responsibilities involve child-connected work. All employees are required to hold and maintain essential or relevant qualifications, and hold and demonstrate the necessary experience and attributes, in relation to child safety. Hence, employees are expected to provide a child safe environment in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.