Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
30 September 2026
Posted 25 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
10-12
School staff (FTE)
174.9
49.9 teaching · 125 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
701
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
390 girls · 311 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
The role:
Our Teachers work as part of a multidisciplinary classroom team. They are responsible for organising and implementing an instructional program in accordance with the VCAA applied learning curriculum and our Healing Orientated Program of Education (HOPE). The Teachers collaboratively share leadership of the classroom with the other members of the team, including decision making authority.
Full position description available on request.
About Hester Hornbrook Academy:
Hester Hornbrook Academy is a Special Assistance School which provides flexible education and learning options, including Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS), Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), VCE Vocational Major (VM), VCE and an Extend program offering a variety of elective subjects. Recognising that mainstream education is not suitable for all young people, Hester programs are driven by the personal pursuits of our students.
HOPE informs our practice model which ensures the integration of academic intervention and growth with wellbeing and life skills. Teachers, Youth Workers, and Education Support staff work together in a collaborative manner to support students to reach their individual goals.
Learn more about us here: https://www.hhacademy.vic.edu.au
What a day in the role looks like:
Work as part of a multidisciplinary classroom team to develop and maintain a face to face and virtual classroom learning environment which places high expectation on learning for wellbeing and wellbeing for learning.
Support and model a learning environment which is safe, respectful and productive.