Classroom Teacher 1.0 FTE - Fixed Term
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 11 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
20.8
17 teaching · 3.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
183
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
68 girls · 115 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Joseph’s Primary School, Malvern, is a thriving Catholic school community committed to excellence in teaching and learning, strong partnerships with families, and the holistic development of every child. We are seeking a high-performing, passionate and dedicated Classroom Teacher to join our team. This position is a full time 1.0FTE fixed-term parental leave position, commencing in Term 1 on Monday 27 January 2027 until the end of the 2027 school year.
At St Joseph’s, we are proud to be at the forefront of evidence-based teaching practices, particularly in the areas of structured literacy and the Science of Reading. Our teachers work collaboratively within a supportive professional culture that values explicit instruction, strong instructional routines, and continuous professional learning.
St Joseph's is a vibrant and inclusive learning community, where collaboration and strong relationships are evident in all we do. Teachers at our school play a vital role in delivering excellence in teaching and learning and contributing positively to the school community. We prioritise wellbeing, and educational excellence. St Joseph’s is a community where staff, students and their families thrive.
Role Overview
The staff at St Joseph's utilise evidence-informed teaching methods, including explicit instruction, high-impact teaching strategies and a structured literacy framework (the science of reading and writing). The successful applicant should be willing to embrace this vision of teaching and learning and be committed to ongoing professional development, aligned with our school prior…