Home Group Teacher 2027

St James the Apostle School · Hoppers Crossing, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

🔒 Sign in to see salary details

Sign inCreate account

Closing date

4 November 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 19 Oct 2026

Details look wrong? Report an error

About St James the Apostle School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

47.4

33.7 teaching · 13.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

387

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

62%

Girls vs boys

188 girls · 199 boys

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

New to Catholic schools? Our guide to teaching in Catholic schools covers RE accreditation, the diocesan system, pay, and how applications differ from government roles.

Role description

St James the Apostle is an integral part of the faith community of Hoppers Crossing and is one of 4 parish Primary Schools. St James is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at St James.

We are seeking a Home Group Teacher who: 

  • demonstrates a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of all students
  • has a passion for teaching and an understanding of learning in a contemporary environment is essential - Science of Learning 
  • has knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
  • is able to plan and deliver learning experiences that are differentiated to accommodate a range of abilities and learning styles
  • is able to effectively use data to inform the teaching and learning of students
  • is innovative and highly motivated
  • is able to assess and report for all learners using school systems
  • is able to prepare a year and term overviews for all home groups
  • is able to maintain ongoing professional documentation of learning, teaching and assessment on Google Drive
  • contributes to future planning and policy. 

Special Requirements

St James promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children; therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.

  • Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification.
  • The successful applicant will hold the Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
  • Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred.
  • Contact details…

🔒 Sign in to read the full job description

Sign inCreate account