Graduate Teacher Program 

Join our Team

Marist-Sion College has a longstanding commitment to nurturing educators as they embark on their teaching journey. We are now accepting applications for 2025 and invite you to join us.

Our College offers many experiences for students leading into the teaching profession, including Pre-Service Placements paired with experienced mentors, Permission to Teach, roles as Learning Support Officers with flexible hours to support your studies, and positions in Casual Relief Teaching. Based on these experiences, our College possesses a profound understanding of the requirements of graduate teachers. Consequently, our program has been crafted with this insight.

Our Graduates have shared their experiences below, we hope you enjoy learning more about us…

Achieve, Learn, Connect with Expect Teachers 

Teamwork and collaboration is central to our philosophy. We offer a support network that new graduates will find indispensable for their career growth. Our teaching staff bring extensive experience, best practices, and a commitment to professionalism. We integrate traditional teaching methods with progressive approaches, applying both in theory and practice. We celebrate the achievements of our Graduate Teachers, many of whom have advanced to leadership roles and pioneered innovative curriculum. Their dedication to their craft and purpose has driven them to achieve personal and professional excellence.

Most importantly our staff make our College a wonderful place to be. There are opportunities to socialise, celebrate, attend local events, community gatherings, social justice events, connect with family, and build lasting relationships. With our diverse staff base and varied interests there really is someone for everyone at Marist-Sion College.

Work Space and Ongoing Support

Our Director of Professional Learning and Development guarantees that our Graduate Teachers are fully equipped for success. You will receive a work laptop and access to teaching resources, as well as membership in our MS TEAMS platform and other sharing tools. Your workspace will feature a modern office setup with a sit/stand desk, and you can choose between a desktop screen or a laptop charging port. The College also supplies stationery tailored to your requirements.

Our comprehensive induction program includes thorough training to ensure you can confidently navigate our systems, supported by a dependable ICT Team. As you advance, we provide ongoing opportunities for collaboration through Graduate workshops. You will have direct access to a Mentor and all members of the Professional Culture and Growth Team. We will guide you through the transition from provisional to full VIT registration with expert support and knowledgeable guidance.

Our Program

• Ongoing employment commencing December (Headstart) 2024 or January 2025
• New Staff Welcome Evening
• Induction sessions scheduled ahead of time in 2024
• A safe and inclusive environment to nurture your skills
• Dedicated one on one mentoring from Expert Teachers
• Buddy/Mentor
• Networking opportunities with Graduate Teachers from other schools
• Weekly optional collaborative workshops for Graduate Teachers to seek advice, review the week and plan for upcoming events on the College calendar
• Ongoing group and one on one induction sessions lead by the Director of Professional Learning and Development
• Targeted Professional Learning Course for Graduate Teachers to support your practice and classroom management
• Extensive opportunities for internal and external professional learning and development
• Participation in the Diocese of Sale and VIT – Graduation Induction and Mentor Program, in partnership with your mentor and other graduate teachers
• Access to a comprehensive learning and development library through EC by Go1 Learning Portal

Salary and Conditions 

• $78,801 (Teacher Level 1 Subdivision 1) + super + salary packaging + 17.5% leave loading + 1% position allowance 
• Advance incremental salary scale for Masters Degrees (as per Agreement)
• Graduate Lump Sum Payment (as per Agreement)
• Salary increase each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022) 
• Salary Packaging through SmartSalary, including car lease
• Subsidised further study
• Degree and Diploma Leave
• Generous leave entitlements, paid Flexible Leave Day / Time ln Lieu
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families

Graduate Teacher Lump Sum Payment 

A Graduate Teacher who commences employment at subdivision T1-1 prior to 1 May in any year shall be paid a lump sum on progression to subdivision T1-2 in the following year as set out in the following table:

How to apply

Further information on this exciting opportunity can be found by contacting the Human Resources Manager, Mayli Jamieson via 03 5623 5944 or 0418 286 963 or email jobs@mscw.vic.edu.au

Applications are to include a Educational Philosophy Statement (in terms of how you view the place of education within the life of a student), addressed to the HR Manager and a Resume that includes three professional referees. A link to apply is provided below.