Classroom Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
4 November 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
37.7
28.8 teaching · 8.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
384
Language other than English
72%
Girls vs boys
187 girls · 197 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Tarneit and opened in 2015. The school belongs to the Parish of St Andrew’s Werribee and falls under the governance of Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS) who is the ultimate employer of staff within our organisation.
Our school prides itself on placing great importance on a fair balance between the needs of our students and reasonable teacher workloads. We value a holistic approach, combining high-quality curriculum resources with teacher expertise, creativity and professional judgement to meet the needs of all learners.
Those wishing to seek more information or tour the school prior to submitting an application are welcome to contact us.
Our vision states:
Through the guidance of God, we at St John the Apostle aspire to create a positive culture, where all members of our community are welcomed, valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.
We are currently seeking a teacher who is able to commence in 2027. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate:
- A Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of the students
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team and a willingness to be flexible
- The capacity to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- The ability to differentiate their teaching and make adjustments according to student needs
- An understanding of the curriculum and the skills of an effective teacher
- Strong classroom management and a talent for promoting positive student behaviour.
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