Classroom Teacher

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

30 August 2026

11 days remaining

Posted 19 Aug 2026

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About Carlton Gardens Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

42.9

34.8 teaching · 8.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

435

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

76%

Girls vs boys

215 girls · 220 boys

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Location Profile


Carlton Gardens Primary School is a cherished educational institution located at the doorstep of Melbourne's bustling CBD. Situated opposite the picturesque Carlton Gardens and Melbourne Museum, our heritage-listed building stands as a beacon of learning, history, and community. At Carlton Gardens we are committed to fostering an environment where every child is valued as an individual. We prioritise the safety and security of our students, creating a sanctuary for learning in the heart of the city.

Exceptional Teachers, Exceptional Learning

Our school is proud to house a team of outstanding educators who are passionate about student learning and wellbeing. As a Professional Learning Community, our teachers and Education Support staff are highly collaborative in building expertise, through evidence-based theories, frameworks and practices, including the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, School-Wide Positive Behaviour Supports, Positive Classroom Management Strategies, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.

A Diverse Tapestry of Learning

With students from over thirty language backgrounds and a wide socio-economic spectrum, Carlton Gardens celebrates diversity in community. Within our historic Victorian-era schoolhouse and modern purpose-built classrooms, tradition meets multiculturalism, creating a vibrant and inclusive learning environment.

A Place Where Every Child is Known

What truly sets us apart is our commitment to the individual. Each child is known personally by our staff and peers, fostering self-esteem, social confidence, and academic success.

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