Classroom Teacher

Our Lady Of Lourdes School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady Of Lourdes School in Melbourne is inviting applications for a full-time ongoing Classroom Teacher from January 2027. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of children, and will be proficient in contemporary teaching pedagogy.

They will differentiate learning, use data to inform instruction, and work collegially within the MACS framework while delivering the Victorian Curriculum and Religious Education.

Qualifications

• Must hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
• Accredited to teach Religious Education or willing to study for accreditation.
• Experience with data-informed teaching and assessment.
• Ability to differentiate and personalise learning for diverse students.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Victorian Curriculum in a primary setting.
• Create a nurturing, learner-centred classroom environment.
• Differentiate learning and implement effective assessment practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school improvement goals.
• Use data to inform teaching decisions and contribute to MACS priorities.

Skills

Catholic education

Data-driven instruction

ICT proficiency

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Education

VIT registration

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Primary teaching experience

Tools

Educational ICT tools

Job description

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary is an integral part of the faith community of Prahran East. Our Lady of Lourdes Primary is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN ***********. MACS is the employer of employees at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the full-time ongoing position of Classroom Teacher to commence in January 2027.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Create a nurturing and ordered learning environment which is learner centred, supportive, cooperative and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Well versed in contemporary teaching pedagogies and proficient in the analysis and use of data to inform their teaching.
• Possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.
• Be up to date with the MACS 2030 strategy and MACS Vision for Engagement
• Appropriately qualified, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities and be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge in the Victorian Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• Differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to use data to inform teaching and learning
• Contribute to and enact the School’s Improvement Plan.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of Religious Education.
• Confident in the use of ICT.
• Demonstrate initiative and a commitment to ongoing Professional Learning.
• Possess a love of learning.

Special Requirements:

• The successful applicant will hold the Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
• Accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (willing to study for accreditation)
• Committed to the use and analysis of data to inform teaching
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of contemporary learning pedagogies and explicit teaching strategies
• Able to show a thorough understanding of differentiated and personalised learning

Please complete Our Lady of Lourdes Application for Employment (attached) and email it together with a cover letter and CV to ***************************************

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful
candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

OLOL is a child safe school and as such complies with all aspects and legal obligations that relate to The MACS Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. The MACS Child Safety Standards including OLOL Child Safety Policy and OLOL Code of Conduct are available on our website at **********************.

Application Procedure

Please complete the Our Lady of Lourdes Application for Employment (attached) and email it together with a cover letter and CV to ***************************************