Classroom Teacher 1.0 FTE - Fixed Term

St Joseph's School · Malvern, VIC

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

23 October 2026

11 days remaining

Posted 11 Oct 2026

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About St Joseph's School

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

37%
63%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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