2027 Classroom Teacher 12 Months Fixed Term

Solway Primary School · Ashburton, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

7 October 2026

11 days remaining

Posted 24 Sep 2026

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About Solway Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

25.4

20.6 teaching · 4.8 non-teaching

Students per teacher

16.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

337

Language other than English

12%

Girls vs boys

162 girls · 175 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Location Profile

Solway Primary School has proudly served the communities of Ashburton, Glen Iris and East Malvern for more than 75 years. Located in Melbourne's inner eastern suburbs, the school is at the heart of a vibrant, engaged and supportive community, characterised by strong partnerships between staff, students and families. With an enrolment of approximately 325 students in 2026, Solway Primary School maintains a stable student population and a strong sense of community connection.

Our vision, Empowering curious and caring learners to thrive in an inclusive community, guides all aspects of school life and reflects our commitment to developing students who are confident, capable and connected learners. This vision is underpinned by our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, which are explicitly taught, celebrated and embedded throughout the school culture. Our school motto, Our Best Always, reflects the high expectations we hold for ourselves and one another as learners and community members.

In 2026, the school is organised into 14 classes and staffed by a highly skilled and collaborative team comprising Classroom Teachers, Education Support staff, specialist teachers, a Learning Specialist, Assistant Principal and Principal. Staff work within a strong Professional Learning Community culture, characterised by collective responsibility for student learning, collaboration, reflective practice and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A key strategic priority at Solway Primary School is the implementation of evidence based teaching practices informed by …

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