Teacher of Primary School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
2 October 2026
Posted 8 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…