Graduate Teacher Program

Mernda Central P-12 College operates under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, with private sector managing asset management. Located at 70 Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda, City of Whittlesea. Caters to students from Prep to Year 12, structured into four sub-schools: Junior School (Prep to Year 4), Middle School (Years 5 to 7), Aspire (Years 8 to 9), and Senior School (Years 10 to 12). Offers modern, adaptable facilities supporting student-centred learning. Focuses on high-quality education, inspirational teaching, and 21st-century learning with ICT-rich environments. Recognised for exemplary programs in STEM, sport, literacy, numeracy, Japanese, visual arts, performing arts, and music. Provides strong community partnerships and values student leadership and parent involvement. Vision: Empower community members to aim high, show respect, behave safely, and value community. Mission: Collaborative, personalised education; safe and supportive environment; community hub fostering global citizenship. Requirements Demonstrated knowledge of relevant curriculum including literacy and numeracy teaching. Ability to respond to student learning needs and implement high impact teaching strategies. Capacity to monitor, assess, and use data to inform teaching and provide feedback to students and parents. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community. Behaviours consistent with Department values and commitment to professional learning and reflection. Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and workplace safety. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Part-time employment requests considered based on school operational requirements. Salary details are not specified in the provided information. Location Profile Mernda Central P-12 College operates under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. Through this model, the College has been financed, designed, and constructed by the private sector to meet high contractual standards. This allows our Principal and teaching staff to focus on what matters most, student learning while asset management is handled externally. Located at 70 Breadalbane Avenue in Mernda, within the City of Whittlesea, our College caters to students from Prep to Year 12. Our state-of-the-art facilities reflect modern educational design, offering adaptable and functional spaces that support active, student-centred learning. Mernda Central College offers a seamless educational journey from Prep through to Year 12. The school is structured into four sub-schools to support students at every stage of their development: Junior School : Prep to Year 4 Middle School : Years 5 to 7 Aspire : Years 8 to 9 Senior School : Years 10 to 12 Our College is committed to delivering the highest quality education for the young people of Mernda. Students are at the heart of everything we do. They engage in stimulating, relevant, and inspiring learning experiences designed to spark a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of community connection. We maintain high expectations for all students and staff. Inspirational teaching and quality learning are the cornerstones of Mernda Central College. Our dedicated staff support and challenge students to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging environment. Teachers work collaboratively within Learning Communities, embracing shared responsibility for all students and offering flexible teaching approaches that meet individual learning needs. Our teaching practices reflect 21st-century learning, with a focus on ICT-rich environments and personalised learning. The College is recognised for its exemplary programs and is a leader in areas such as STEM, sport, literacy, numeracy, Japanese, visual arts, performing arts, and music. Our neighbouring aquatic centre, operated by Kings Swim, offers students access to a comprehensive swimming program through a high-quality facility. Our curriculum and teaching strategies are designed to encourage students to aim high, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence. Student leadership is a valued part of college life. Leadership opportunities are available across all year levels, supported by training and development programs. Students are encouraged to take initiative, contribute their voice, and help shape the future of the College. Designed as a community hub, Mernda Central College fosters strong partnerships with the YMCA and Downer to provide shared facilities and community programs. The relationships between staff, students, families, and the wider community are a key strength of the College. Parent involvement in school life is highly valued and contributes significantly to the success of our learning community. Our Vision Mernda Central College empowers all members of the college community to aim high, show respect, behave safely, and value our community. Our Mission Provide opportunities for all members to work collaboratively in accessing a seamless, personalised, and innovative education. Build a safe and supportive learning environment where all members are challenged and inspired to pursue their interests and achieve their full potential. Operate as a community hub to foster connected, curious, and tolerant global citizens. Selection Criteria - Graduates SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs. SC2 Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. SC3 Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents. SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement. SC5 Demonstratedbehaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professionallearning to continually improve the quality of teaching. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via Closing in 11 days Job type: Graduate Jobs Education Work rights: Other, Australian Citizen, Australian Student ... #J-18808-Ljbffr