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Work at MECS

Working at Mount Evelyn Christian School (MECS) is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to contribute to a community deeply invested in shaping young lives through quality Christian education. Our team comprises passionate professionals committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where students can grow acadically, spiritually, and personally.

MECS has a strict Child Safety Policy. The safety and wellbeing of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, MECS undertakes rigorous reference and background checking.

Current Vacancies

Mount Evelyn Christian School (MECS) is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and skilled piano teacher commencing Term 1, 2024. This is a fixed contract until the end of the 2024 school year and could suit a new graduate or an experienced teacher.

The applicant should be suitably qualified, have previous experience in a similar role and teach in a way that keeps students motivated and well organised. They must be able to teach piano in the genre of contemporary music, along with notation, theory and improvisation.

Applicants must have a Working with Children Check Card and a current Police Record Check.

We would like the successful applicant to wholeheartedly join a team implementing a distinctively Christian approach to education. Most students will be secondary.

Key selection criteria

  • Is passionate about piano and able to inspire mostly secondary students with a love and appreciation for music.
  • Experience in playing and teaching contemporary music with chords and improvisation
  • Can bring a distinctively Christian perspective to the teaching of music.

MECS has a strict Child Safety Policy. The safety and wellbeing of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, MECS undertakes rigorous reference and background checking.

This position is not available to overseas applicants.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we are keen to fill this role. 

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the Non-teacher Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Instrumental Music Teacher Job Description for additional information also.


For enquiries, please contact 
Tristan Forrest on 9738 6000 or [email protected]


Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date. MECS does not accept unsolicited agency approaches. We expect candidates to apply directly.

Mount Evelyn Christian School has a position available for a Secondary Science Teacher commencing as soon as possible. This is a fixed contract position, ending 21st January 2025. This is a 0.35 – 0.5 FTE position, across an 8-9 day fortnight. There is the possibility of increased hours for the right applicant.

The successful applicants will need to:

  • Be in agreement with, and actively commit to, the Christian ethos and Core Values as expressed in the MECS ‘Focus on Identity’ document (available on our website).
  • Demonstrate skill and experience as a Secondary Teacher.
  • Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the capacity to build rapport with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Be able to prioritise, problem solve, demonstrate initiative and utilise common sense.

Mount Evelyn Christian School provides Christ-centered schooling with learning experiences that challenge each student to actively live for God in His world, while partnering with Christian parents in the nurture of their children. We would like the successful applicants to wholeheartedly join a team implementing a distinctively biblical approach to education.

Applications are invited from highly motivated and appropriately qualified teachers.

Please view our Application Procedure for details about how to apply for this position.

Please complete the Teacher Application Form as part of your application.

Please read the Secondary Teacher Job Description for additional information also.

For enquiries, please contact Karissa Esselbrugge via email [email protected]

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date. MECS does not accept unsolicited agency approaches. We expect candidates to apply directly.

This position is not available to overseas applicants.

Applications close: Tuesday 17th April, 2024.

Other Employment Opportunities

We are seeking applicants for Casual Relief Teachers to cover Primary and Secondary School. Casual Relief Teachers are generally engaged at short notice, usually for a half-day or full day, and occasionally several days at a time. New graduates and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

Mount Evelyn Christian School provides Christ-centred schooling with learning experiences that challenge each student to actively live for God in His world, while partnering with Christian parents in the nurture of their children. We would like the successful CRTs to wholeheartedly join a team implementing a distinctively biblical approach to education.

VIT registration is necessary. 

Applications are invited from highly motivated and appropriately qualified persons. To apply please download:

 

MECS has a strict Child Safety Policy. The safety and wellbeing of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, MECS undertakes rigorous reference and background checking.

MECS provides a limited number of student placement positions for those completing their Certificate IV in Education Support. Placements can be in the Primary or Secondary school. People completing their Education Support student placement at MECS will be provided with support to complete assignments set by their course provider. In addition to this, placement students will be allocated to a variety of educational settings within the school at the direction of the Education Support Coordinators.

Due to the high demand for placement positions, applicants for student placement positions are required submit a written application as per below. Applicants will then be invited to a short interview to ensure their suitably for the MECS workplace.

Application Form