Classroom Teacher (Graduates welcome to apply)
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
5 November 2026
Posted 28 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
20.5
15.8 teaching · 4.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
192
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
80 girls · 112 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Mary's School is seeking a full time classroom teacher to join our growing school community. This fixed-term position will commence in Term One, 2027. Graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
St Mary's School reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.
In addition to the criteria outlined in the Role Description attached for this position, the following are key criteria.
Key Criteria
- Demonstrate a commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Catholic School
- Possess expert knowledge and understanding of current thinking and research into curriculum, pedagogy, contemporary learning and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0
- Be committed to implement the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement frameworks, inclusive of evidence-based, explicit teaching
- Be skilled in the use of digital education
- Have highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with all members of the school community
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Have a strong commitment to fostering team processes and an ability to support, contribute, initiate, and implement change in line with the school's improvement plan and Annual Action Plan
Requirements
- Hold current VIT Registration
- Hold Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School or be willing to undertake studies to complete this within a three year period.
Queries
Any specific queries about the position should be made directly to the Principal, Ms Lauren Jones via email, principal@smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au
Note
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