Graduate Teacher

Graduate Teacher

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Regional (North) - Victoria

School Setting:

Secondary

Contact Name:

Amy Kelly

Contact Email:

amy@harke.com.au

Contact Phone:

0491 727 188

Date Published:

17-Aug-2026

Graduate Teacher

Type of School: Government Secondary School in Regional Victoria
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing
Start: ASAP, Term 4 2026 or Term 1 2027
Salary Range: $80,000-$118,000 plus super
Applications Close: 27 August 2026

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a supportive government secondary school in regional Victoria committed to helping early-career teachers build confidence and develop their classroom practice. The school offers a strong mentoring and professional support program, providing graduates with the guidance and development needed throughout their first few years of teaching. This is an opportunity to join a welcoming team with the security of an ongoing position from the beginning of your career.

About the Role

This full-time, ongoing Graduate Teacher position is suited to a newly qualified teacher who is open to teaching across a range of subject areas. The school can accommodate an ASAP commencement or wait for the successful candidate to begin in Term 4, 2026 or Term 1, 2027. Rather than requiring one specific teaching method, the school is looking for a capable and enthusiastic graduate who is flexible, keen to develop their practice and ready to contribute across the secondary curriculum.

Skills and Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons across a range of secondary subject areas.

  • Maintain high standards of student safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive classroom practice.

  • Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues.

  • Work collaboratively with experienced teachers and actively engage with mentoring, feedback and professional development.

  • Develop effective classroom practice while contributing positively to faculty and whole-school initiatives.

Requirements

  • Current VIT registration or eligibility for registration

  • Relevant secondary teaching qualifications

  • Flexibility and willingness to teach across a range of subject areas

  • Suitable for graduate and early-career teachers

  • Full Australian working rights

  • Two professional referees and completion of HARKE's safeguarding onboarding

HARKE Recruitment

Working with HARKE means receiving a straightforward and personalised recruitment experience. Candidates receive clear communication, direct introductions to school leaders, interview preparation and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Applications close 27 August 2026 , so interested graduates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Click 'APPLY' or contact Amy at HARKE Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Phone: 0491 271 188

Apply Now

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