Classroom Teacher
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
16 October 2026
Posted 1 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
31.7
21.7 teaching · 10 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
351
Language other than English
23%
Girls vs boys
166 girls · 185 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
The suitably qualified teacher will have:
- a willingness to promote the Catholic Ethos
- accreditation to teach Religious Education (or give an understanding to complete studies to gain Accreditation)
- a sound understanding of targeted teaching and learning practices
- a knowledge and understanding of MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement
- the ability to embrace pedagogy that supports differentiated and personalised learning
- the ability to use student data to plan for and improve student outcomes
- strong interpersonal skills
- competentancy in the use of digital technologies
- a willingness to be a team player and work collaboratively within our school community
- the ability to receive and act upon feedback.
The successful applicant will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
St James School Community promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, therefore the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.
St James school reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date.
Applications can be addressed to:
The Principal St James, Vermont
applications@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au