Classroom Teacher - Fixed Term 12 Months
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
3 November 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
48.9
33.2 teaching · 15.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
392
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
201 girls · 191 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Applications are invited from beginning and mid career teachers to join a team dedicated to achieving engaging learning experiences that challenge children to achieve their personal best. We are seeking enthusiastic and hardworking team players who will be able to create curriculum, manage change and support students in a developing environment within the middle to senior school.
The successful applicant needs to be able to demonstrate how they can inspire the children in their care and communicate their passion.
It is expected that the successful applicant will:
- be committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic education system and be able to embed these values into their teaching
- be highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic
- have knowledge and experience of the Victorian Curriculum, current educational thinking and evidence based learning
- have an understanding and demonstrated use of evidence based best practice, particularly a strong understanding of the Science of Learning
- a capacity to use data to make informed decisions about learning and teaching
- be able to communicate frequently and sensitively with families and successfully engage them in the instructional program
- have the ability to be a collaborative contributor within a team focussed learning community
- be able to build positive relationships with children and create learning environments where all are valued and challenged
- have the capacity to cater effectively for a diverse range of learning needs
- be committed to professional learning and ongoing improvement through a process of r…