Classroom Teacher
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
20 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
27.4
17.2 teaching · 10.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
270
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
14%
Girls vs boys
126 girls · 144 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Role Description
St John's Primary School is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher for a full-time classroom teaching position for the 2027 school year. This is a contract position for a parental leave replacement.
Key Criteria
The applicant will assume all classroom duties expected of a teacher, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, and active support for the values, ethos, and mission of the Catholic school and the Catholic Church, fostering a faith-filled and supportive learning environment.
- Expert knowledge and application of current educational research, contemporary learning theories, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 to design and deliver high-quality learning programs.
- Be committed to embedding the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement frameworks, utilising evidence-based, explicit teaching methodologies to maximise student outcomes.
- High-level skills in integrating digital technologies into educational practice to enhance student learning, engagement, and digital literacy.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across the entire school community (students, staff, parents, and parish)
- Strong commitment to fostering collaborative team processes, with the ability to initiate, support, and lead change aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.
Additional Requirements:
Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent;
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration;
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