Overview
Billanook College aims to provide an accessible, uniquely caring learning community where students confidently create and navigate their own learning pathways. We value diversity, equity, justice and our place in a changing world. Our staff are central to our mission, and we seek to recruit and sustain a workforce aligned with the college's vision.
Opportunity
Billanook College seeks to appoint a qualified and engaging Early Learning Teacher to join our learning team. This is a part-time, fixed-term role commencing Term 2, 2026 for the remainder of the school year until the end of Term 1, 2027 (from 20 April 2026 to 25 March 2027 inclusive). Candidates must be passionate and enthusiastic with the capacity and experience to teach in our 3 or 4 year old program and be available on Thursdays and Fridays each week (non-negotiable). Commencement Date: Monday 20 April 2026.
The School
Billanook College is an independent, co-educational Early Learning to Year 12 school situated in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school has an enrolment of close to 1000 students and 160 staff.
In a natural, sustainable environment, Billanook College aspires to provide an accessible, uniquely caring learning community in which students confidently create and navigate their own learning pathways. We do so with respect and appreciation of diversity, equity, justice and our place in a changing world.
Our staff are instrumental in creating and maintaining our strong, positive culture. We know that staff perform at their best when they are encouraged by keen students within an environment of excellent behaviour. We emphasise the factors that underpin student belonging, self-worth, peer connections and the ability to succeed outside the classroom.
Billanook is committed to employing staff who are aligned with the College's mission, vision, values and strategic direction. Our recruitment and selection process is equitable, transparent, consistent and merit based. We are a school driven by best practice and innovation, with rewards in the quality of education and in collegiate and professional growth.
How to Apply
Please click on the Apply for this job link. Your application should include a cover letter addressed to the Principal, Mr Roger Oates, outlining your suitability to the requirements of the position, a resume and the names of two referees.
Applications Close
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 6 February 2026. The college reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.
For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team on 9725 5388.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Billanook College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our students. The College has no tolerance for child abuse and is a child safe employer. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, which are available on our website. The College performs thorough assessments of potential and existing employees in accordance with the legislated Child Safe Standards. The assessments help determine whether an employee is a fit and proper person for child-related work in a school environment. The screening process includes, but is not limited to, checking qualifications, identity, references, VIT registration, criminal record and Working with Children checks.
Billanook College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Further details including the key selection criteria can be found in the position description.
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