We are seeking a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Junior School Classroom Teacher. The successful primary teacher will have experience in teaching Years Prep-6.

This is a full time, ongoing position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Our purpose in the Junior School is to create flexible and engaging environments that support learning through inquiry and recognise the diversity of the students at our school. We are committed to developing and nurturing the whole child. We strive to support students as capable individuals and as active constructors of their own learning. Kindness is at the heart of everything we do.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a differentiated classroom program, with an instructional focus in the key learning areas of English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences and Wellbeing
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for, and commitment to, teaching students from Prep to Year 6 through a flexible and dynamic approach to teaching and learning
• Be responsible for the wellbeing, pastoral care and learning of each student in the class where they are encouraged to express their freedom from limitation and to achieve their best
• Establish a caring, supportive and engaging learning environment
• Develop and maintain relationships and open communication with parents, colleagues and students

What we look for

• A passion for inspiring young people to participate, question, wonder and innovate. You will have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent and experience teaching at Junior School level.
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• A professional who actively aligns themselves with the School’s leadership, vision, values and ethos.

Our staff are the backbone of our enviable community and culture and together produce high quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. We offer a range of general and role specific benefits in recognition of the ongoing valuable contributions our staff make.

Applicants must have an awareness of the expectations of an Independent School, appropriate VIT Registration and a commitment to working in an environment where Christian spiritual values underpin true education. An awareness of ‘Teaching for Understanding’ and other educational approaches would be an advantage.

A position description is available on the Huntingtower School - Employment Opportunities.

If you are a dedicated, warm, and supportive professional who would love to be involved in a caring Christian educational environment, please submit your application via the Huntingtower School - Employment Opportunities by Friday 21 August 2026 together with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees.

We will shortlist and interview high quality applications as they are received, and we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible. The School 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.

Huntingtower is a child safe employer and is committed to providing a child safe culture that ensures the care, protection and safety of all children and young people.

Huntingtower is committed to upholding Victoria's Child Safe standards and has a zero tolerance of child abuse. All interested applicants will be required to familiarise themselves with Huntingtower’s Child Safety Policies and Codes of Conduct located on the Huntingtower website. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

The school undertakes several screening processes to protect children and young people appropriately in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

Huntingtower embraces non-discriminatory recruitment by providing equal employment opportunity to all and maintains strict privacy and confidentiality regarding your application. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.