Primary School Teacher - Early Years
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-6
School staff (FTE)
32.9
22.5 teaching · 10.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
306
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
58%
Girls vs boys
150 girls · 156 boys
49%
51%
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Inspire curiosity. Nurture potential. Make a lasting difference.
St Gabriel's School is seeking an exceptional Early Years Teacher to join our vibrant learning community in a full-time permanent position.
We are looking for a passionate and creative educator who understands that every child is unique and capable. The successful applicant will be committed to building strong partnerships with families, collaborating authentically with colleagues, and creating learning environments where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish.
At St Gabriel's, we believe in educating the whole child. Our teaching and learning approach is grounded in evidence-informed practice and a deep understanding of child development. We are seeking a teacher who can successfully balance explicit teaching with opportunities for deep thinking, creativity, and exploration.
The successful applicant will:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.
- Demonstrate a genuine commitment to recognising and nurturing the strengths, interests, and potential of every child.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to design engaging and responsive learning experiences.
- Create inclusive learning environments where children feel safe, valued, and connected.
- Employ evidence-informed teaching practices aligned with the Science of Learning, including explicit instruction, guided practice, feedback, and assessment for learning.
- Design rich, open-ended learning opportunities that foster creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and student agency.
- Be reflective, curious, and comm…