Join the team!
Classroom Teacher
Damascus College is looking ahead to an exciting 2027 and invites Expressions of Interest from passionate, innovative and dedicated educators who are eager to contribute to a thriving Catholic learning community grounded in faith, excellence, and care.
We are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are valued, professional learning is prioritised, and students are empowered to reach their full potential academically, personally, and spiritually. Our teachers play a vital role in shaping a culture that nurtures curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and inspires students to become compassionate, confident and responsible members of the community.
We welcome Expressions of Interest from both experienced and graduate teachers across all learning areas for Years 7–12. We are particularly interested in hearing from teachers with expertise in:
- English (Year 7 - VCE)
- Performing Arts – Drama
- Religious Education
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology – Wood/Metal
At Damascus College, you will find:
- A welcoming, inclusive and values-driven community
- High-quality professional learning and career development opportunities
- Strong mentoring and support for graduate and early-career teachers
- Collaborative and experienced teaching teams
- Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments
- A stunning natural campus that promotes wellbeing, connection and learning
If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire young people while working alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues, we encourage you to apply.
For an application to be considered, applicants will be expected to provide and complete:
(1) a Cover Letter
(2) a Key Selection Statement (please refer to the position description)
(3) a detailed resume and
(4) a completed College Application Form
For a confidential, no-obligation conversation contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 5337 2222.
Applications close 9am Monday 3 August 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers to the college must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care.
Damascus College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land the Wadawurrung people. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
About Us
As Ballarat’s only Catholic co-educational secondary college, Damascus College offers innovative and progressive learning and teaching that inspires and challenges students to be their best and to contribute confidently to the global community.
Our diverse curriculum caters for various post-secondary pathways, providing young people with a solid foundation on which to build their lives, by an education that focuses on the development of the whole person.
We understand that each student has individual learning needs and we aim to provide classroom activities that differentiate their abilities and learning styles. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities available at the College, regardless of their skill level, as we firmly believe that a well-rounded education provides young people with the agency to be their best.
We are fortunate at Damascus College to be able to offer our students a contemporary learning environment only 7km from the Ballarat CBD, with access to innovative technology, flexible and modern classrooms and lots of open spaces and bushland. Students graduate from Damascus College with a strong sense of their own identity and worth, and an appreciation of Christianity in the Catholic tradition.
