Classroom Teacher - Maternity Leave

Knox Gardens Primary School · Wantirna South, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

29 October 2026

11 days remaining

Posted 18 Oct 2026

Details look wrong? Report an error

About Knox Gardens Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

42.4

33 teaching · 9.4 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

458

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

70%

Girls vs boys

214 girls · 244 boys

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Location Profile

Knox Gardens Primary School provides a challenging and engaging environment for all children.  Our current enrolment for 2025 is 457 students and our numbers are expected to increase over the coming years. Our dedicated staff are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, fostering creativity, and building strong foundations for lifelong success, as our motto states ¿Learning for Life¿. We are committed to nurturing a love of learning in every student, while also encouraging kindness, resilience, and respect for others through our school values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Fairness. 

Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy including additional assistance for students where English is an Additional Language or extension / challenge programs for high abilities students. Our specialist programs in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science, Physical Education, and LOTE (Mandarin) enrich the educational experience while building confidence and unlocking hidden talents. Our BYOD Program for Years 3-6 combined with other digital technologies such as robotics, coding and 3D Printing ensures students are engaged while being equipped to be 21st-century learners. Students with disabilities and impairments are also integrated into an inclusive curriculum, offered from Foundation to Year Six. Parent and community participation complements and extends the programs provided by the staff, as we believe in the power of strong partnerships between school and families.  

At Knox Gardens Primary School, you will be joining a co…

🔒 Sign in to read the full job description

Sign inCreate account