Classroom Teacher (Year 1/2)

Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School, Eltham, is seeking a suitably qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join our vibrant learning community.

This position will commence at the beginning of Term 2, 2026. The role is a fixed term contract position with the possibility of ongoing employment.

The position will be structured as follows
• 0.6 FTE during Term 2, 2026
• 0.4 FTE during Terms 3 and 4, 2026

The successful applicant will teach within a Year 1/2 classroom and work collaboratively with colleagues to support high quality teaching and learning. Experience in the teaching of reading through a structured, systematic synthetic phonics approach would be highly regarded.

Our Lady Help of Christians is a welcoming Catholic school community committed to nurturing the whole child through strong relationships, high expectations for learning and a deep commitment to the teachings of Jesus. We are dedicated to providing an engaging and evidence informed curriculum that supports every student to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work as part of a professional learning community and contribute positively to the life of the school.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will demonstrate

• A commitment to the Catholic ethos, vision and mission of the school
• A strong knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum and evidence based teaching practices
• The ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments that support the needs of all students
• Effective classroom management and positi…