Classroom Teacher 2027

St Peter's School · Keilor East, VIC

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

6 November 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 20 Oct 2026

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About St Peter's School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

46.7

38.1 teaching · 8.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

561

Language other than English

24%

Girls vs boys

257 girls · 304 boys

46%
54%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

At St Peter’s we have a very strong collegial and collaborative learning culture that recognises that highly effective leadership and teaching is the key to improving student learning. We also recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and psychological safety in the workplace and act proactively in response to needs. Our students are engaged learners who strive to do their best and our parent community appreciates working in partnership.

We are looking for a passionate, energetic and motivated teacher to join our wonderful St Peter’s learning community to begin at the start of 2027.

There may be the possibility of ongoing employment should a suitable permanent position become available.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond to the stated key selection criteria in the 'St Peter's Position Description - Classroom Teacher' (maximum 2 pages).

 

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants are required to have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  • Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
  • Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school (or be working towards such accreditation)

Skills and Capabilities:

The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) outlines professional standards for teachers that serve as a benchmark for quality teaching. The 10 key success criteria skills and capabilities for a St Peter’s classroom teacher, aligned with the AITSL standards:

 

  1. Know Students and How They Learn: Understand the diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles of students. Use this knowledge to design and implement engaging and effective lessons.

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