Classroom Teacher (Fixed Term)
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
1 October 2026
Posted 17 Sep 2026
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Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
214.5
128.7 teaching · 85.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,220
Language other than English
11%
Girls vs boys
1,220 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Loreto Toorak is a leading Catholic independent girls' school, with a proud tradition of empowering young women to discover their own direction and purpose.
For more than 100 years, Loreto Toorak has nurtured each girl's potential through an education that combines academic excellence with opportunities across cultural, sporting, wellbeing and cocurricular pursuits. Our students are challenged to think deeply, act with courage and develop the confidence to navigate an ever-changing world.
We support every student to develop her own compass, building the knowledge, values and conviction to make a meaningful contribution to her community and beyond.
The Position
Loreto Toorak invites applications from experienced primary school educators to join our vibrant Junior School, Rathfarnham (Preparatory to Year 6) in a full-time, fixed term capacity for the 2027 academic year. This exciting opportunity begins in Term 1, 2027.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in education and current VIT registration
- Previous experience teaching in a primary school setting
- Thrive in culture of excellence, where teaching is driven by passion and learning is enriched by curiosity and critical thinking
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and leading educational change
- Interest in continuous professional learning and contributing knowledge within an aspirational environment
- Proactive involvement in broader school programs
- Dedication to and understanding of the values and ethos of Loreto Toorak
Why work at Loreto Toorak?
Joining Loreto Toorak means becoming part of an inclusive and collaborative community ded…