Classroom Teacher
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
29 September 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Brighton Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
52.5
40.2 teaching · 12.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
550
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
33%
Girls vs boys
265 girls · 285 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Location Profile
OUR MISSION & VISION
At Brighton Primary School, our reputation rests on honouring our history, focusing on the present, and preparing for the future. The growth of our children is at the heart of our community. By nurturing the whole child, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. We foster a sense of belonging and achievement through meaningful relationships and rich learning experiences.
Our vision is to build a community of active learners who can meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world and become responsible global citizens. Brighton Primary School develops the attributes of the IB learner profile while ensuring all students acquire deep knowledge and strong foundational skills.
We value our colleagues as reflective educators who embrace evidence-based practice, who are open to new ideas, and who are committed to preparing students as critical thinkers and lifelong learners.
OUR APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING
At Brighton Primary School, explicit teaching is central to our practice. Approximately 80% of instructional time is dedicated to structured, evidence-based teaching that builds strong foundational knowledge and skills across literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas. This approach ensures students master essential content and can apply their learning with confidence.
In addition, around 20% of learning time is dedicated to guided inquiry, where students apply and extend their knowledge in meaningful contexts. As an IB Primary Years Program (PYP) school, our approach blends the strengths of explicit instruction with the opport…