Classroom Teacher

Diocese; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St Alipius Parish School in Ballarat invites applications for two 12‑month fixed‑term contracts to cover leave replacements. Teaching at St Alipius is about knowing students, building relationships, and creating a safe, challenging learning environment grounded in our Mercy tradition.

Key responsibilities include delivering engaging curriculum, supporting diverse learners, and collaborating with staff. Applicants must address selection criteria, submit cover letter, resume, and a max 4-page

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and safety of children.
• Ability to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Willingness to collaborate with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum that engages diverse learners.
• Foster a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to reflect and improve practice.
• Contribute to school community and Mercy values.

Job description

Job Description

2 x 12 month - Fixed Term Contracts (Leave Replacement positions)

About the Role

Teaching at St Alipius is about more than what happens inside the classroom. It is about knowing your students, building strong relationships and creating a learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and challenged to grow. We are a school that values high-quality teaching, collaboration and professional growth, and we encourage our teachers to be curious, reflective and willing to keep learning. You will be part of a team that supports one another, shares ideas and takes collective responsibility for our students and our school. Grounded in our Mercy tradition, we strive to teach with purpose, lead with compassion and create a community where everyone has the opportunity to experience a sense of belonging and fullness of life.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include

• To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children;
• To provide students with a rich and engaging educational experience;
• Ensure the delivery of curriculum that reaches and engages students with a diverse range of educational abilities and backgrounds;
• A collegial and collaborative approach to learning and teaching.

• Belong - Be part of a genuinely connected and supportive school community.
• Grow - Be supported to continually develop your practice and leadership.
• Teach with purpose - Work in a school committed to high-quality, evidence-informed teaching.
• Have a voice - Your ideas, strengths and professional expertise matter here.
• Lead from within - Find opportunities to contribute and lead, regardless of your position.
• Live our Mercy - Be part of a school where relationships, compassion and service sit at the heart of what we do.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Commitment to knowing and supporting every learner - Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students and create an inclusive classroom environment where every child feels known, valued, safe and capable of learning. This includes responding to diverse learning, wellbeing and behavioural needs while maintaining high expectations for all students.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teaching - Demonstrated capacity to plan and deliver purposeful, engaging and differentiated learning experiences that are informed by curriculum, assessment and evidence of student learning. Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to reflect on the impact of their teaching and adjust practice to improve student outcomes.
• Collaboration, professional learning and contribution to school culture - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and families, contributing positively to a professional learning culture. This includes a commitment to feedback, professional growth, shared responsibility for student outcomes and contributing one's strengths and ideas to the broader life of the school.
• Alignment with the mission and values of St Alipius Parish School - Demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and an ability to contribute to the Mercy identity and mission of St Alipius Parish School. Applicants should demonstrate how they would contribute to a culture of Mercy in Action, Learning with Purpose and Fullness of Life for All, through their relationships, teaching practice and contribution to the wider school community.

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria (Max 4 pages)

For a confidential discussion about the role contact:

The Principal, Emily Clarke on: 5331 1816

Applications close Friday 25th September by 5:00pm

Guided by our vision of "the pursuit of fullness of life for all," DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.