Graduate Teacher - Expressions of Interest

Build your career at Waverley Christian College – join us as a graduate teacher!

Why Waverley Christian College:

Our College is a forward thinking, positive, and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We provide Christian education to a generation of young people that will enable them to impact the community, our nation and the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.

The College is committed to providing Christian families with the opportunity to have their children educated from a Christ-centred, Biblical perspective and to prepare young people for effective ministry and service within society.

We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

We want you to thrive:

• We offer a welcoming and supportive Christian environment, with a positive education and growth mindset.
• There are wide ranging formal and informal learning and development opportunities for graduate teachers.
• We have a dedicated professional development week.
• You will receive mentoring from our highly capable Teaching and Learning team, additional free planning periods, reduced yard duty sessions, and support for VIT registration.
• We offer staff discounts and salary packaging.
• We also believe that the workplace experience is highly important, and we strive to foster community and create a rewarding work environment.
• We provide an Employee Assistance Program and run a range of initiatives throughout the year to support your well-being.
• We promote from within where possible - join us and build a great career!

We are now seeking passionate graduates to work with us in 2027 and would welcome your expression of interest. If you are graduating mid-year, be encouraged to apply as well for fixed term positions commencing in Semester 2.

Waverley Christian College is committed to providing best practice support for graduate teachers and teachers who are new to Christian education. Our Graduate Teacher program includes time release, mentoring, equipping for Christian Education and a comprehensive learning program that will help you become an effective classroom practitioner.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education.
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities.
• Have high level communication and interpersonal skills.

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

Submit Your Expression of Interest

Please submit your application via the 'Apply to this Job' button below. Please download and view the Position Description.

Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference Letter and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide a list of three referees.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. As graduate teacher vacancies may arise at different times across our Primary and Secondary schools, appointments of suitable applicants may be made between August and October 2026. Early applications are encouraged to ensure consideration for opportunities as they arise.

Enquiries: (03) 9871 8600

Quoting job number: 2026026

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.