2027 Classroom Teacher (Fixed Term)

St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIBELS and Spelling Mastery PD

Acadience and EMP training

Orton-Gillingham and Writing Reform

Instructional coaching

Weekly planning release

PB4L PD

Job summary

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School in Melbourne seeks passionate educators to join a vibrant, faith-based learning community.

You will work with evidence-based strategies and data to support student learning, wellbeing, and academic excellence. Graduate applicants are encouraged to apply, with sponsorship for suitably qualified international candidates who hold current VIT registration. Salary range applies under the current EBA.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Understanding and use of evidence-based best practice, especially Science of Learning.
• Capacity to use data to inform learning and teaching decisions.
• Awareness of PBL and its potential advantages.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to professional learning culture.
• Commitment to child safety policies and codes of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Apply evidence-based teaching practices and data-informed decision making.
• Collaborate in a professional learning culture within a Catholic education setting.
• Support student wellbeing and positive behaviours for learning.

Skills

Evidence-based teaching

Data-driven decisions

Relationship building

Collaboration

Catholic education

Safety compliance

Education

VIT registration (Australia)

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Role Description/Criteria

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is searching for passionate educators wanting to join a vibrant community dedicated to fostering academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social and emotional wellbeing in our students.

We are seeking teachers who share our enthusiasm for evidence-based teaching strategies. At St. Francis, you'll have the opportunity to receive:

• DIBELS and Spelling Mastery professional development
• Acadience and EMP (Explicit Maths Program) training
• Orton-Gillingham and Writing Revolution training
• Ongoing instructional coaching
• A full day planning release weekly in a collaborative team
• Positive Behaviours for Learning induction and ongoing professional development

Join our dynamic team and be part of an environment that provides a high-quality, faith-based education that prepares students for a bright and successful future. Graduate applicants are encouraged to apply. Sponsorship opportunities available for suitably qualified international candidates, who hold current VIT registration, under Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS). Salary range $79,589 to $118,063 (current EBA agreement, expected to be updated Nov 2026)

St Francis of Assisi Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Applicants are asked to demonstrate experience in the following success criteria:

• 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, particularly a strong understanding of the Science of Learning
• a capacity to use data to make informed decisions about learning and teaching
• an understanding and experience with PBL (an advantage)
• the ability to collaborate, support and contribute to the building of a professional learning culture
• the willingness to adhere to St Francis of Assisi's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies relevant to Ministerial Order 1359
• a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children

Application Procedures

Applications should include:

• a cover letter including responses to the selection criteria outlining your suitability for the position;
• a completed Application for Employment Form;
• contact details for 3 current referees

Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Ms Michelle Gillett, and emailed to ************************************ by Monday 16th November, 2026.