2027 Classroom Teacher- Parental Leave Replacement

St Columba'S School Elwood; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Columba's Primary School Elwood is seeking an enthusiastic Classroom Teacher for a 1.0 FTE parental leave replacement in 2027. The role starts in Term 1, 2027.

As an IB PYP World School, we value collaboration, inquiry and inclusive education. You will support wellbeing, plan with colleagues, and help prepare students for a successful transition to secondary school. Experience with contemporary pedagogies is desirable. Graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent required.
• Current VIT registration or eligibility is required.
• Ability to plan collaboratively with colleagues and adapt to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in a primary class.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and assess student progress.
• Support student wellbeing and uphold Catholic school values.
• Contribute to IB PYP programs and school community.

Skills

Collaborative planning

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor of Education

VIT teacher registration

Job description

2027 Classroom Teacher- Parental Leave Replacement

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 October 2026

St Columba's Primary School Elwood is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Classroom Teacher to join their vibrant Catholic primary school community in 2027. Graduates are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our vibrant community in 2027. Our school community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. This position is a full-time 1.0 FTE fixed-term parental leave position, commencingin Term 1 on Wednesday 27 January 2027 until the end of the 2027 school year.

St Columba's Primary School is a progressive co-educational Catholic primary school situated in the community of Elwood and St Kilda West. Student learning and wellbeing are central to who we are.

As an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, we value collaboration, effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving, risk taking and creativity in both our students and staff. We combine innovation with a commitment to knowing every child as an individual. We foster critical thinking, global mindedness, and academic excellence. We ensure our students graduate not just ready for secondary school, but ready for the world.

All members of our community work together to fulfill the school's missionto act with compassion and empathy, to respect and care for our world and for the most vulnerable and to promote inclusion and provide community.We area school that focuses on providing learning that is engaging, rigorous, purposeful and meets the needs of learning for the future.

We invite teachers with a growth mindset and a passion for lifelong learning, who are inspired and motivated to work in a contemporary Catholic school context, to apply.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals, with strong interpersonal skills, to join our dedicated team. Graduates are encouraged to apply.

Special Requirements:

• a love of learning and teaching
• knowledge of contemporary pedagogies
• committed to collaborative planning and working in teams
• able to respond to the differing learning needs and strengths of all children within a class
• ability to effectively communicate with parents and support home-school partnerships
• foster positive relationships between students, families, parish and wider community
• hold a current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• completed a Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification
• have an understanding of and commitment to the Catholic identity, ethos and culture of the school
• accreditation to teach religious education in a Catholic school (or working towards this)
• experience with and/or a commitment to, the IB PYP is highly desirable but not required
• sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

160 Students

17 TeachingStaff

11 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers IB

We are an authorised world school for the globally-recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP).