Classroom Teacher
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
10 December 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
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.