Classroom Teacher (K-4)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
11 October 2026
Posted 15 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
130.7
103.8 teaching · 26.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,559
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
56%
Girls vs boys
840 girls · 719 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population exceeding 1650 students in 2026. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12). St Francis was founded in 2017 and offers new, state-of-the-art learning & specialist KLA facilities.
A temporary full time parental leave replacement position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028. The successful applicant will be required to teach classes in Kindergarten to Year 4.
The role of the Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students to reach their full potential.
ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA
- Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
- Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
- Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
- Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Primary grades.
- Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
- Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers, and the wider school community.
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
- Experience in teaching Religious Education in Primary classes
GENERAL CAPABILITIES
- Well-developed interpersonal skil…