Teacher | Clunes

Job Description

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes. 

The Wesley College at Clunes residential program provides our Year 9 students with the opportunity to learn about themselves, the wider community and our Australian culture in the unique setting of the small Victorian town of Clunes, 35 kilometres northwest of Ballarat.  The focus for the 8-week program is upon education of the whole person. Emphasis is given to experiential, social and emotional learning, independent inquiry, community engagement and shared living.  

Applications are invited from outstanding teachers for a temporary two-term position of Teacher at Wesley Clunes. The position is available for commencement in Term 1 (27 January 2026) and ends in Term 2 (26 June 2026). 

The Wesley at Clunes curriculum falls under the framework of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. The curriculum at Clunes is interdisciplinary in nature. 

This position is a temporary full-time offsite appointment, with accommodation offered as an option subject to availability, and requires teaching broadly across the program. In making this appointment, the College is seeking applicants who, among other qualities can demonstrate the following: 

• Experience in school teaching roles, preferably within middle school and/or residential educational contexts 

• A strong background managing students in practical and applied learning settings. 

• Success as a pastoral leader, able to lead students in maintaining student well-being. 

• Understanding of the social and emotional learning needs of adolescents 

• A proven ability to inspire students and to engage staff, parents and the community. 

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and/or experience with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme 

• A personal presence and highly effective communication skills in relationships with students, staff and parents 

• A capacity to enjoy the rich diversity of daily life at the school and to contribute to the overall success of the program. 

• An understanding and commitment to a residential learning environment and a willingness to work across a seven-day roster, including some night and weekend shifts. 

This is your opportunity to join a close-knit community, shine in a learning environment and work with a collaborative team focussed on positively contributing to the development of young people today. 

Please visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au for a position description and to apply online. Applications will only be accepted via Seek or Wesley College website.  

For further information, please contact Tara Clark on Tara.Clark@wesleycollege.edu.au 

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 3 October 2025. 

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence prior to the close date. 

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.