Primary Teacher

St Therese's School · Essendon, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

3 July 2026

2 days left

Posted 9 Jun 2026

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About St Therese's School

Enrolment

529

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

33.0

Teaching FTE

12.7

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,116

ICSEA value

88th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

12%

EAL/D Background

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

About the role

St Therese’s Primary School, is a small, welcoming and vibrant learning community. Inspired by St Therese’s belief that even the smallest act of love is large in the eyes of Jesus and her commitment to do the simple things extraordinarily well, our school is committed to valuing young people and their development as persons with a lifelong love of learning. 

Our community is rich in diversity, with families representing over 35 nationalities and a wide range of cultural backgrounds. This diversity creates a unique and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported. Our staff are passionate and committed educators who strive to deliver high-quality teaching and achieve excellent learning outcomes for all students.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join our team in a full-time, fixed-term position for Semester 2 (Terms 3 and 4), 2026. This position will commence on 13 July 2026 and conclude on 26 January 2027, in accordance with the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • The ability to effectively use data to inform and enhance evidence-based teaching practices,
  • The capacity to implement targeted strategies to meet student learning goals and improve outcomes,
  • Strong skills in monitoring, assessing, and reporting student progress across key learning areas,
  • A proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents,
  • The ability to work collaboratively as an active and supportive member of a team…

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