Teacher of Primary School

Lakeside College · Pakenham, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

2 October 2026

24 days remaining

Posted 8 Sep 2026

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About Lakeside College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-12

School staff (FTE)

67.8

50.1 teaching · 17.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

647

Indigenous students

4%

Language other than English

47%

Girls vs boys

353 girls · 294 boys

55%
45%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Position: Teacher of Primary School

Organisational Relationship: Responsible to the Head of Primary School

Employment Basis: Full-Time, Ongoing, Commencing 2027

Location: Pakenham, VIC 3810

Classification: Lutheran Education Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018 and the National Employment Standards.

Lakeside College is a Prep to 12 co-educational Christian school in the Lutheran tradition. Situated in Pakenham, a picturesque suburb and easy drive to the south-east of the Melbourne CBD, the College campus boasts excellent facilities in pleasant surrounds. Partnerships with local organisations give access to impressive arts and sports venues.

Serving a growing and vibrant community, Lakeside College has a current enrolment of 656 students split across Primary, Secondary, and Senior Schools. Students, staff, and parents are committed to supporting each child to learn, care, and achieve – in doing so, giving glory to God and serving the world in love.

Key Selection Criteria

The applicant for the position is required to provide evidence of skills and experience that demonstrate the following:

  • An active Christian faith and willingness to uphold the ethos of the Lutheran Church of Australia.
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents, and other staff.
  • Ability to select and use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies to suit the needs of a diverse range of students.
  • Commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities as a member of the College team.
  • Capacity and ability t…

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