Classroom Teacher - 2027

Athol Road Primary School · Springvale South, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

1 October 2026

6 days left

Posted 24 Sep 2026

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About Athol Road Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

51.9

31.4 teaching · 20.5 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.8:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

402

Language other than English

93%

Girls vs boys

218 girls · 184 boys

54%
46%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Location Profile

SCHOOL PROFILE

 

Athol Road Primary School is located in Springvale South, a culturally diverse low socio-economic, suburb in South East Melbourne, approximately 28 kms from the CBD. The student population of 396 students represents a wide range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with the highest percentage originating from Vietnamese and Cambodian backgrounds. Approximately 80% of students are EAL (English as Additional Language) learners.

 

Each student is celebrated as a unique individual, contributing to the diverse experiences and learning opportunities. Teachers prioritise the cultivation of rapport and trust, fostering connections not only between themselves and students but also among students and their families. The school lives its vision of 'creating a vibrant learning community where lives are transformed and individuals inspired to achieve beyond what they ever believed possible'. The school's RICH values of building Respect, encouraging Innovation, valuing Community and setting High Expectations foster a learning environment which promotes success.

 

Athol Road Primary School's diverse multicultural community works together to create a well-resourced, orderly learning environment which caters for the needs of each individual and acknowledges and celebrates achievements. Cultural diversity flavours all school programs and provides a background for teaching tolerance and respect. Each individual is challenged to grow emotionally, intellectually and socially to achieve their personal best.

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