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Classroom Teacher | Short Term Replacement position
Classroom Teachers | Short Term Replacement |
Full Time | Semester 2, 2026
Damascus College is a dynamic Christ-centred learning community, set in a beautiful 22-hectare bush setting close to the Ballarat CBD. As Ballarat’s only Catholic co-educational secondary college, our innovative and progressive learning environment aspires to challenge students to contribute confidently to their global community.
Our teachers play a key role in shaping a culture that nurtures curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and instils in students the confidence to engage with the community as compassionate and responsible young people.
We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join our teaching team in the following short term replacement opportunities:
Classroom Teacher - Term 3
(Commencing August 2026)
- English
- Religious Education
Classroom Teacher - Term 3 & 4
(Commencing August 2026 through to mid November 2026)
- English
- Humanities
- Physical Education
The successful applicants will demonstrate:
- Relevant teaching qualifications
- A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College, grounded in the Mercy tradition
- Strong knowledge of contemporary, data-informed teaching practices
- The ability to create engaging, inclusive, and well-managed learning environments
- A capacity to build positive and respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- High-level organisational skills and ICT capability in curriculum delivery, assessment, and reporting
- A commitment to ongoing professional learning and collaborative practice
At Damascus College, you will find:
- A welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven community
- Access to high-quality professional learning and career development pathways
- Strong collegial support including mentoring for early-career teachers
- Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments
- A unique natural campus setting that supports wellbeing and connection
If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire young people and work alongside committed, professional colleagues, we encourage you to submit your application.
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 for a full list of selection criteria)
(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 13 July 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.
