Classroom Teacher
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
30 August 2026
Posted 19 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
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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