Teacher (Primary)

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

English as Additional Language

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

30 October 2026

9 days remaining

Posted 20 Oct 2026

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About St Gerard's Catholic Primary School

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

42%
58%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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