Teacher

Crave smaller class sizes, manageable hours and generous remuneration? If this is you and you are a primary or secondary school-trained registered teacher passionate about re-engaging students with learning, we would like to meet you. Recent growth means that we have a vacant position at our Werribee College campus. Graduates through to highly experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

In 2026 our first year out salary for a 4 or 5 year trained teacher is $117,092 and $121,358 base plus superannuation, respectively, and this increases with experience to the top of the scale at $131,925. As we are a registered charity you can also take advantage of our generous salary packaging to boost your take home pay.

Our highly experienced teaching team is supported by a Head of School, Learning Assistants, and our welfare team. 

The role may commence ASAP, or we will wait for the right person.

About Indie Academy:

Indie Academy provides young adults with the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using flexible learning and individualised education plans tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. 1:1 teaching and small class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths.

The Indie Academy is an innovative educational program that is integrated into Indie school campuses nationwide. Through our Learning Management System, Canvas, you will have the chance to develop interactive online material for students to utilise. Additionally, you will be involved in coordinating weekly community lunches for students, as part of our Eat Well, Do Well Program.

Core Workplace Objectives:

• Preparation and delivery of programs in line with appropriate curriculum.
• Enhancing effectiveness in the classroom through improved teacher knowledge, practice and professional engagement in order to achieve improved standards of teaching and learning.
• Ensuring the most effective use of time and resources in the delivery of classes aligned to students’ individual learning and pathways plans.
• Promoting the school’s alternative educational and strengths based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are achieved with the focus on “Changing the Lives of Young People”.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities:

Teaching duties are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Key duties of the teacher may include but are not limited to:

• Writing curriculum that provides adjustments for students (this requires an understanding of Victoria curricula; understanding of the VCE VM will be highly regarded).
• Planning, writing and delivering structured lessons that differentiate and personalise the learning for each student.
• Embedding best practice pedagogy into lesson plans to engage students.
• Working collaboratively in a small team to implement feedback.
• Embracing opportunities to participate in coaching and mentoring programs.
• Collaborating to write Individual Learning Plans for all students.
• Embedding the strategies from Individual Learning Plans in lessons to support the needs of the student.
• Providing timely and specific feedback to students to support learning growth (particularly through formative assessment practices).
• Assessing and reporting student achievement and progress.
• Behaviour management (including an understanding of trauma-informed practice or a willingness to gain this knowledge).
• Building positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Supporting students to experience success.

Essential Requirements:

For this role, applicants must be willing and able to obtain:

• Current Driver’s licence.
• National Police Check (issued within 3 months prior to appointment) and renewed annually.
• Hold a current VIT registration.

Benefits and Perks:

• As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to salary packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay!
• 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
• Professional development opportunities available.
• Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.
• Travel opportunities to visit other sites across Australia.
• Permanent - Full Time position, Monday to Friday.
• Uniform, laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.

Remuneration:

• Level 9 – Level 11 (Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029), based on training and experience,  currently $117,092 - $131,925 per annum.

Ready to Apply:

• Clicking “Apply” will redirect you to Indie College's recruitment portal. From there, click the “Apply” again to start your application.
• For any enquiries please contact Caitlin Marshall, Head of School via email: caitlin.marshall@indie.edu.au.
• Please apply by 25 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Interviews and appointment may occur prior to close date. 

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:
Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.