Foundation Teacher

St Patrick's School · Ballarat, VIC

Employment

Part time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

24 May 2026

19 days remaining

Posted 4 May 2026

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About St Patrick's School

Enrolment

249

Total students

50%

Boys

50%

Girls

Staffing

15.5

Teaching FTE

7.9

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,096

ICSEA value

83rd percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

14%

EAL/D Background

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

About the role

About the Role

This role will see you guide Foundation/Prep students through their first year of school, building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and wellbeing. You will create a safe, nurturing classroom where curiosity is encouraged and every child feels a sense of belonging.

Working within a collaborative team, you will plan engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences, use data to support student growth, and partner with families to ensure each child thrives. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at the very beginning of a child’s educational journey.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include

  • To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children;
  • To provide students with a rich and engaging educational experience;
  • Ensure the delivery of curriculum that reaches and engages students with a diverse range of educational abilities and backgrounds;
  • A collegial and collaborative approach to learning and teaching.

Benefits: 

  • Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
  • Region living at its best with strong connections to community;
  • A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
  • Excellent professional development opportunities.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Understanding and Commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission;
  • Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration);
  • A current or be willing to obtain an Accreditation to teach Religious Education Certificate;
  • Demonstrated hig…

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