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Teacher (Upper Primary)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
16 August 2026
Posted 5 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Our Lady of Mercy Primary School
334
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
23.8
Teaching FTE
19.0
Non-teaching FTE
997
ICSEA value
45th percentile · Average SES
78%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
UPPER CLASSROOM TEACHER
Position Details
Our Lady of Mercy is seeking enthusiastic, passionate and committed Catholic educators who places students at the heart of everything they do.
As a vibrant and culturally rich school community representing more than 40 different cultures, Our Lady of Mercy offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow and thrive as an educator while sharing your gifts and talents in a supportive and collaborative environment. We encourage external applicants to apply. There may be opportunity to commence earlier.
Set within beautifully landscaped grounds and supported by excellent resources, our school has proudly served the Girrawheen community for over 50 years. We are committed to nurturing the whole child through faith, learning and community, and we invite you to be part of the next chapter of our school's growth and success.
If you are an educator who is inspired to make a difference, values strong relationships, and is eager to contribute to a thriving Catholic school community, we would love to hear from you.
Selection Criteria
• A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school and the ability to actively contribute to the faith life of the community.
• Excellence in contemporary teaching practice, with the capacity to plan, deliver and assess engaging learning experiences that improve student outcomes.
• The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the wider school community.
• A commitment to inclusive education, including the ability to differentiate learning and support the diverse academic, soci…