Graduate Teacher Program 2027

The Geelong College · Newtown, VIC

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Early childhood

Closing date

30 October 2026

37 days remaining

Posted 6 Aug 2026

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About The Geelong College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-12

School staff (FTE)

296.1

162.5 teaching · 133.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

9.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,573

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

6%

Girls vs boys

730 girls · 843 boys

46%
54%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Graduate Teacher Program 2027

Full-time, Fixed Term (2 years)

Commencing Term 1, 2027


The Geelong College is excited to commence the recruitment of our next cohort of Graduate Teachers as part of our 2026 Graduate Program.  Successful applicants will enjoy a unique two-year introduction to teaching by actively participating in all aspects of our rich and vibrant College community, that caters for students in Early Learning up to Year 12.

The program offers graduate teachers the direct support of school leaders and experienced teachers. In addition, successful applicants will receive the direct support of an experienced teacher mentor who is available to coach you through the experience.

Very importantly, the College will help guide graduates to transition from provisional to full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Successful applicants will be offered a full-time (1.0FTE) two-year, fixed-term contract at The Geelong College. 

 

Eligibility Criteria

All candidates must meet the following criteria to apply for the Graduate Teacher Program;

  • Have completed the Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and other Obligations module - The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET); 
  • Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident;
  • Be able to provide academic transcripts for all university qualifications (related to education and other fields);
  • Be able to obtain provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers (VIT) before commencement;
  • If applying for a teaching position from Years 7-12, the applicant must hold a minimum of a Bachel…

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