2027 Classroom Teacher

St Clare'S Catholic Primary School - Truganina; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Clare's Catholic Primary School - Truganina is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to join our collaborative team for 2027. You will work with experienced and graduate teachers to implement evidence-based practices and the Science of Learning.

Join a supportive school culture focused on student growth, faith-based education, and ongoing professional development through PLCs, coaching, and targeted learning communities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to collaborative teaching and professional learning culture.
• Willingness to implement evidence-based practices in the classroom.
• Interest in Science of Learning and modern pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of teachers to plan and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Participate in weekly planning and PLCs to support student learning.
• Implement evidence-based teaching practices and assess student progress.
• Contribute to professional development and school improvement initiatives.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

St Clare's Primary School is seeking a classroom teacher who is passionate and willing to work and learn collaboratively within a team of dedicated teachers to implement evidence based practices. Experienced and/or graduate teachers eager to implement the Science of Learning are welcome to apply to join our team in 2027.

At St Clare’s, our mission is to inspire and educate our students to become compassionate and responsible members of society. We strive to empower them with knowledge, skills and a strong moral compass, enabling them to make a positive impact on the world around them. By embracing our school motto, “Your light in our hands,” we recognise the importance of guiding and supporting our students as they shine their brightest, both academically and spiritually.

St Clare's Primary School is seeking a classroom teacher who is passionate and willing to work and learn collaboratively within a team of dedicated teachers to implement evidence based practices. Experienced and/or graduate teachers eager to implement the Science of Learning are welcome to apply to join our team in 2027.

Teachers at St Clare's have the opportunity to participate in and experience:

• Implementation of the MACS Flourishing Learners Vision For Instruction, Engagement & Leadership
• Instructional Coaching - The school has a well developed instructional coaching approach where all teachers participate in instructional coaching sessions and are assigned a Coach to support individual professional development on evidence based practices in a safe and supportive environment
• Facilitated planning on a weekly basis (A full time teacher receives one full day of planning a week - Part time staff receive a sliding scale of this approach)
• Weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLC) supported by Curriculum Coaches
• Opportunities for Professional Development ,such as Little Learners Love Literacy (P-2), PhOrMeS (3-6), Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI), Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and Assessment
• Staff wellbeing is at the core of our supportive staff culture at St Clare's
• The school has a strong vision and model for instruction, engagement and leadership which is enacted by the staff with enthusiasm and is well resourced and supported by leadership
• Instructional coaching includes classroom observation, modelling, feedback and team teaching opportunities
• Support the schools implementation of evidence based practices in teaching and learning. The school has a vision for implementation and the rollout is timely, supported and gradual. We are seeking further educators to enhance and lead this vision
• The school has well developed whole school behaviour management practices through its implementation of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) across the school. This includes well defined and enacted school wide routines, expectations and acknowledgements

Special Requirements :

• willingness to collaborate, support and contribute to the building of a professional learning culture
• commitment to working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
• ability to plan and implement engaging learning experiences based on current learning and evidence based teaching practices
• commitment to Catholic education
• willingness to build strong partnerships and links between our families and school
• ability to adhere to St Clare's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies relevant to Ministerial Order 1359
• current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching with an up to date Criminal Record check
• an ability to develop and maintain respectful and caring relationships with students, families and colleagues
• an understanding and demonstrated use of evidence based best practice
• a capacity to use data to make informed decisions about learning and teaching
• accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is an advantage or willingness to obtain in the future

The school reserves the right to interview applicants prior to the closing date.

Child Safety Commitment:

St. Clare's Catholic Primary School maintains a zero tolerance approach to child abuse and is committed the safety, wellbeing and protection of all students in our care. Every person associated with our school has a responsibility to understand and actively uphold the school's child safety policies and procedures.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

406 Students
37 TeachingStaff
15 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Clare’s school opened in January 2015 and is the third Catholic Primary School within the Parish of St James the Apostle Hoppers Crossing North. St Clare’s has been established to serve children and their families in the Truganina area as a faith-filled, Christ-centred, welcoming and caring educational community. The St Clare’s community is committed to recognising and affirming the gifts and talents of others; celebrating diversity; and embracing difference.Strategic leadership and management, development of a shared Vision and Mission and high expectations underpin a culture committed to ongoing improvement. Our school clearly proclaims its Catholic identity in a welcoming, inclusive community, illuminated by the light of Christ and the charism of St Clare. Our Vision was developed in 2017 through consultation with with the school community.St Clare's Catholic School:A community of Faith and Learning.Uniting, Serving, Empowering.