Generalist Teacher

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team at MacKillop Education and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

MacKillop Education is a Catholic Specialist P–12 school across three campuses in Geelong, Maidstone, and Caulfield. We support children and young people who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from mainstream education. Our students often have experienced significant trauma and present with complex and diverse needs. As a result, they may find self-regulation challenging and can display heightened social, emotional, and behavioural support requirements.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Generalist Teacher to join our Caulfield Campus bringing your passion, creativity, and commitment to student success-and help shape brighter futures every day. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to inspire, engage, and empower students in a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspire learning: Deliver engaging, flexible programs tailored to diverse student needs
• Make an impact: Use evidence-informed teaching aligned with the MacKillop Education Instructional Model
• Support every student: Provide both classroom teaching and targeted 1:1 support where needed
• Drive growth: Develop and implement Individual Education and Safety Plans with high expectations for success
• Champion wellbeing: Apply trauma-informed and restorative practices to support learning, behaviour, and re-engagement
• Engage families: Build strong partnerships with carers and support networks through proactive communication
• Guide transitions: Create thoughtful, student-centred transition plans that foster confidence and continuity
• Lead by example: Model unconditional positive regard and a strong commitment to child safety
• Go beyond the classroom: Take part in camps, excursions, and enriching learning experiences

We have 1x Permanent Full-time opportunity available based in Caulfield.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A four-year teaching qualification or equivalent and eligibility for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in implementing highly aspirational initiatives in student learning, informed by the Victorian Curriculum 
• Experience in the design, delivery and assessment of programs that cater for the diverse and complex needs of individual learners, and engage students who have a range of learning difficulties and challenging behaviours
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and creatively with colleagues to improve the quality of programs and enhance student outcomes

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. 

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

 For more information, please contact: Angela Alibrando at angela.alibrando@mackillop.org.au

WHAT WE OFFER:

• More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways - Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection - Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.