Classroom Teacher

au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St James School Community in Vermont, VIC, Australia is seeking a committed classroom teacher to join for the 2027 school year as a maternity leave replacement. The role requires Victorian teaching registration, a readiness to promote Catholic ethos, and a strong focus on differentiated instruction and data-driven planning.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within our school community, use digital technologies effectively, and respond to feedback to support student outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a school community.
• Commitment to Catholic Ethos and Vision for Engagement.
• Willingness to promote targeted teaching and learning practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver primary classroom instruction for the 2027 school year (maternity leave replacement).
• Use student data to plan for and improve outcomes.
• Receive and act on feedback from leadership and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Differentiated learning

Data-informed planning

Digital literacy

Feedback-oriented

Education

Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration

Tools

MACS Vision for Instruction

MACS Vision for Engagement

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 October 2026

St James, Vermont is looking for a committed, motivated team player to join our team as a classroom teacher initilly for the 2027 school year and possibly beyond. This is a Maternity Leave replacement..

The suitably qualified teacher will have:

• a willingness to promote the Catholic Ethos
• accreditation to teach Religious Education (or give an understanding to complete studies to gain Accreditation)
• a sound understanding of targeted teaching and learning practices
• a knowledge and understanding of MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement
• the ability to embrace pedagogy that supports differentiated and personalised learning
• the ability to use student data to plan for and improve student outcomes
• strong interpersonal skills
• competentancy in the use of digital technologies
• a willingness to be a team player and work collaboratively within our school community
• the ability to receive and act upon feedback.

The successful applicant will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.

St James School Community promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, therefore the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.

St James school reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

342 Students
30 TeachingStaff
14 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St James is located in the leafy eastern suburb of Vermont. It is accessible by public transport, is located in a quiet residential street and has bike storage for those wishing to ride to school.