About our College:

Mt Hira College is a growing independent, co-educational Islamic College located in the South-Eastern suburb of Keysborough. The College is an ELC to Year 12 school, which caters for students from diverse backgrounds. The College offers students excellent opportunities to grow through a varied and exciting range of programs and employs staff of outstanding quality, committed to supporting exemplary student outcomes. 

Recruiting Religious Education (Islamic Studies) Teacher (Foundation–Year 12):

The successful candidate will commence as soon as possible.  Appropriate reference and background checks will be undertaken for shortlisted applicants.

The applicant must be enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and demonstrate a genuine care for students. The successful applicant will possess the relevant qualifications for the position and must have VIT registration upon commencement. 

All members of staff at the College are expected to be competent in the use of technology in the classroom, active in the pastoral management of students, supportive of the College's ethos and able to contribute to the sporting and wider co-curricular program.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Training

• Relevant tertiary degree and teaching qualifications

• Hold and maintain VIT registration

• Previous teaching experience in Islamic classes (Preferred)

Key selection criteria & qualifications:

• Candidate must be confident in delivering the Islamic Studies curriculum and planning lessons that engage and extend.

• Have content knowledge and effective pedagogical practice.

• A familiarity with current assessment practices.

• Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English Skills.

• Demonstrated capacity in effective classroom management.

• An active interest in and commitment to the education of all students.

• Capacity and willingness to differentiate instructional material and approaches for mixed ability classes.

• Assist with the development and sharing of teaching materials.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff.

• Participate in the College’s co-curricular activities.

• Be supportive of the College Mission and Ethos.

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident only.

Personal Qualities

• Well organised and flexible

• Possess and encourage a growth mindset

• Patient and relationship-oriented

• Enthusiastic and conscientious

• Committed to continual personal and professional growth

• Professional presentation and manner

• Actively pursue excellence

General Information

• Support the vision, mission, ethos and culture of the College

• Contribute to and support the strategic directions of the College

• Support and adhere to all College policies

Child Safety Statement:

Mt Hira College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children by providing a child safe environment. At Mt Hira College, students feel safe, happy and empowered as we support and respect all members of the College community. This includes the safety and wellbeing of our students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds along with students with a disability and vulnerable students.

All staff, students and volunteers involved in Mt Hira College have a responsibility to understand the importance of the role they play to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students.

The staff at Mt Hira College are required to have an induction on the College's Child Safe Policy while the staff handbook, which all staff are required to read, will include the Mandatory Reporting Policy and the Child Safe Code of Conduct.

Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter via Seek. For any further enquiries, please contact the HR team at emp•••••••@mthira.vic.edu.au

APPLY BY: July 3, 2026

Please note that we will commence reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they are received. We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

[Mt Hira College, 185 Perry Road, Keysborough, VIC 3173]

* We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.