2027 Classroom Teacher- Parental Leave Replacement

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Columba's School in Elwood and St Kilda West invites applications for a 2027 Classroom Teacher – Parental Leave Replacement. This is a full-time fixed-term position commencing in Term 1, 27 January 2027, through the end of the 2027 school year.

The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant Catholic primary school community and IB PYP program. We seek a motivated educator with a love of learning, strong collaborative skills, and a commitment to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Needs a passion for learning and teaching.
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogies and inclusive practice.
• Commitment to collaborative planning and teamwork.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Proven ability to communicate with parents and foster home–school partnerships.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, parish and community.
• Must hold Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Completed a Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
• Understanding of Catholic identity and school culture; accreditation to teach RE preferred.
• IB PYP experience is desirable but not required.
• Solid understanding of Child Safe Standards and a commitment to student safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom teaching in 2027 as a fixed-term parental leave role.
• Support student wellbeing and learning within an IB PYP World School context.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to plan and assess student progress.
• Contribute to a Catholic school community with a focus on inclusion and respect.

Skills

Love of learning

Contemporary pedagogies

Collaborative planning

Differentiated instruction

Parent communication

Community relationships

VIT registration

Bachelor of Education

Catholic identity

Religious education accreditation

IB PYP knowledge

Child Safety Standards

Education

Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

2027 Classroom Teacher- Parental Leave Replacement

St Columba's School

Type Fixed Term

Role Teaching

Hours Full-time

Closes 23-10-2026

About the role

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.