Gilson College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic VCE Psychology Teacher (with the ability to teach English and Humanities) to join the Secondary team at Gilson College. This Full-Time (1.0 FTE) teaching position provides a fantastic opportunity to grow your teaching career in a supportive environment. This role commences in Term 1, 2026.

About Gilson College

Gilson College offers a unique setting where Christian values provide stability and purpose in a rapidly changing world. The school is dedicated to fostering life-long learning and equips students with resilience and hope for the future.

As a member of the GIlson College community, you will join a team passionate about education, including teaching a biblical worldview that provides hope for its community. To learn more about Gilson College, please visit the College website at https://gilsoncollege.vic.edu.

Why Join Gilson College?

• Peaceful semi-rural location that is close to amenities, major arterials and public transport
• Genuinely friendly and supportive staff
• Close-knit school community that fosters collaboration
• Multicultural and diverse student body
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Lower student-teacher ratios
• Strong early career teacher support
• Expanding and growing school
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salary for classroom teachers that is above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement

The successful candidate will demonstrate that they:

• Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes
• Use critical reflection to improve the knowledge, learning and skills of students
• Use multiple sources of feedback on their classroom practice to inform their professional learning goals
• Show a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning within the school and the wider Seventh-day Adventist school system
• Can support and actively promote, and not undermine, the Christian-based values and ethos of the College based on the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Have the capacity to teach the Australian curriculum in the context of the college's Christian-based ethos
• Be able to plan for and lead daily Christian-based class devotions to students

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate students
• Dedication to evidence-based teaching practices and ongoing professional development
• Time management and organisational abilities
• Current VIT registration and relevant teaching qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Education
• VIT Registered Teacher

Child Safety and Mandatory Checks:

• A link to our Child Safety Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found on our website at https://www.asv.vic.edu.au/.
• As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children.
• These positions are subject to maintaining registration with VIT

The salary range is $86-128k based on years of experience.

Expressions of interest can be sent to Steve Cowley, Director of Education, with applications submitted through Seek.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Gilson College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.