Teacher (Primary)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
30 October 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
18.9
11.2 teaching · 7.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
176
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
82%
Girls vs boys
74 girls · 102 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
St Gerard's is a Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic primary school in Westminster, shaped by the Mercy tradition and the values of Truth, Love and Mercy. Our culturally and linguistically diverse community is committed to ensuring every child is known, valued, safe and supported to flourish.
We are seeking a teacher who can provide high-quality, explicit and evidence-informed teaching; use assessment to respond to student learning; and maintain high expectations with appropriate support. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong classroom practice, effective behaviour support and the capacity to differentiate for students with disability, additional learning needs and EAL/D backgrounds.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with colleagues, education assistants and families, communicate respectfully across a multicultural community, and contribute actively to the Catholic identity and wider life of the school. Responsibilities include classroom teaching, assessment and reporting, student wellbeing and safety, family engagement, professional collaboration and participation in reasonable school and co-curricular activities.
Selection Criteria:
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic identity and mission of the school and contributing to the Mercy charism of St Gerard's.
• Demonstrated capacity to plan, teach, assess and report effectively in the primary years, particularly Years 3 to 6.
• Demonstrated use of explicit and evidence-informed teaching practices to improve student engagement and progress.
• Demonstrated capacity to different…