Recruitment
Positions Available
Senior English Teacher
We are seeking a passionate, and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our growing school, commencing in Term 3, 2025. Our College has a strong culture of academic performance in both VCE English and junior English, with the school’s mean and 40+ study scores consistently outperforming similar schools. In addition, the College consistently outperforms similar schools in NAPLAN Reading. In the recent 2024 NAPLAN assessments, the College recorded 71.5% of year 7 students and 63.4% of year 9 students in the Strong or Exceeding proficiency levels, compared to similar schools with 64.3% (Year 7) and 60.9% (Year 9).
The position is currently open on School Jobs (Job#1479507) and closes Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Please contact our Acting College Principal for more information regarding the role via adam.slater@education.vic.gov.au
German Teacher
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate German teacher to commence in Term 3, 2025. Time fraction is negotiable with the successful candidate (full-time preferred).
Patterson River offers German from Years 7-12. It is the only language currently taught within our language program. The College has a sister school in Lorch, Germany and has been running annual exchange trips since 2001.
The position is currently open on School Jobs (Job#1479180) and closes Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Please contact our Acting College Principal for more information regarding the role via adam.slater@education.vic.gov.au
Casual Replacement Teachers
In addition to using recruitment agencies, Patterson River engages directly with teachers to fulfil both short term and long-term replacement classes. If you are interested in CRT work, then please email a copy of your CV to Trisha Ord – Daily Organiser and Recruitment Manager via trisha.ord@education.vic.gov.au
Tutor Learning Initiative
We are currently seeking teachers and pre-service teachers to fulfil roles as tutors as part of the Victorian Government’s Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI). Please contact Maree Foster (TLI coordinator) if you are interested via the contact form on this website.
Pre-Service Teachers
Patterson River is committed to supporting pre-service teachers during their university courses and as graduate teachers once entering the workforce. Please contact Assistant Principal, Lisa Cavey via lisa.cavey@education.vic.gov.au if you are interested in completing teaching rounds at our College or applying for a position at a graduate in the future.
Working at Patterson River
We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive workplace culture. Our College enjoys some of the strongest staff opinion survey results in the state as evidenced below.
School Leadership Survey Module
School Climate Survey Module
Staff Professional Learning and Support
Patterson River has a strong focus on Teaching & Learning. To support teachers, the majority of our staff meeting time is dedicated to instructional and assessment practices. Patterson River is an established PLC school and is the link ‘showcase’ school for Bayside Peninsula Area. Check out our Staff Handbook to find out more about our practices and structures at the College via this link.
Staff Social Activities and Wellbeing
Patterson River has an active staff association, organising multiple staff social events and activities. Each Tuesday afternoon, the school runs optional Professional Development, Wellbeing and Physical Activities. In addition, the College just completed construction on a $150K gymnasium (weights and circuit training). Staff are able to access this facility for no charge out of normal school hours.
Riding to Work
Our school is connected to several bike paths along local wetlands, train line and East Link. In addition to this, the school is situated close to Nepean Hwy and Beach Rd. The College has a dedicated bike storage and shower facility for staff who ride to school.
