Learning & Teaching Leader / Classroom Teacher

St Christopher's School · Glen Waverley, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

11 October 2026

22 days remaining

Posted 18 Sep 2026

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About St Christopher's School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

17.8

11.7 teaching · 6.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

148

Language other than English

76%

Girls vs boys

65 girls · 83 boys

44%
56%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

The Learning and Teaching Leader:

  • leads from a Christ-centred vision, grounded in faith, hope and love, and models the school's Catholic identity and charism in daily practice
  • brings a collaborative approach to leadership — walking alongside staff and students in a spirit of dialogue, discernment and mutual respect
  • upholds the sacred dignity of every person, ensuring students and staff are known, valued and safe
  • engages in ongoing formation, prayer and reflection that deepens their own leadership
  • provides classroom instructional leadership
  • cultivates engagement, belonging and growth of others
  • leads change and continuous improvement
  • promotes and actively attends to child safety standards

As a teacher:

  • leads learning in the classroom
  • cultivates engagement, belonging and wellbeing of students
  • strives to develop professional practice and growth of self and others
  • adheres to child safety, school and system requirments.

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