Classroom Teacher

St Joseph's School · Hawthorn, VIC

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

10 December 2026

48 days remaining

Posted 22 Oct 2026

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About St Joseph's School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

34.9

24.8 teaching · 10.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

369

Language other than English

12%

Girls vs boys

181 girls · 188 boys

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

All applicants will require:

  • a commitment to the Catholic ethos and to the spiritual, emotional, social and educational wellbeing of all students
  • knowledge and ability to teach Religious Education
  • a commitment to Child Safety and a knowledge of the Child Safety Standards
  • the ability to create conditions for learning to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential
  • a commitment to personalising learning
  • the ability to work as part of a team and plan in a collegial manner
  • an understanding of contemporary learning technologies and strategies
  • a good knowledge and understanding of the Victorian curriculum
  • the ability to effectively gather, analyse and use data to inform teaching
  • effective communication skills
  • a willingness to actively contribute to and be part of school and parish life

The successful applicant will have the basic requirements of: 

  • registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
  • accreditation (or willingness to gain accreditation) to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
  • adhere to the St Joseph's Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy

The position will begin at the start of Term 1 2027. This is a fixed term position for the 2027 year, with the potential to continue beyond 2027.

Note: You must reside, and have the right to work, in Australia 

St Joseph's reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

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