Classroom Teacher

St Mary'S Catholic Primary School - Colac; Colac; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Primary School Colac is seeking a Classroom Teacher for the 2027 school year. This is a full-time fixed-term 12-month contract in Colac, Australia.

The successful applicant will join a collaborative team, provide engaging curriculum, and support student safety and wellbeing in a Catholic school environment. VIT registration is required or eligible, with accreditation to teach Religious Education preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or eligible for registration.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education is required or planned.
• Evidence of creating a safe and positive classroom environment.
• Commit to collaborating with colleagues in planning, instruction and assessment.
• Understanding and commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide commitment to Catholic Education and to safety, wellbeing and protection of children.
• Deliver a rich and engaging education experience to students.
• Deliver curriculum that reaches diverse learners and backgrounds.
• Collaborate collegially with team members in learning and teaching.

Skills

Catholic Identity

Safe classroom practices

Collaboration

Curriculum planning

Education

VIT registration

Religious Education accreditation

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

St Mary's Primary School Colac is seeking a Classroom Teacher for the 2027 school year.

Fixed Term 12 months

This role will be a full time classroom teacher position working in a collaborative team environment. The year level is yet to be determined. The successful applicant will be given opportunities to grow and develop through profession learning experiences, allowing them to be informed and make decisions to benefit the members of our school community.

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 education experience;
• Ensure the delivery of curriculum that reaches and engages students with a diverse range of educational abilities and backgrounds;
• Committing to a collegial and collaborative approach to learning and teaching.
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership and respect;

Key Selection Criteria

• Understanding and Commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission;
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration);
• A current or be willing to obtain an Accreditation to teach Religious Education Certificate;
• Evidence of effective strategies for fostering a safe and positive classroom environment;
• A commitment to collaborating effectively with colleagues in planning, instruction and assessment;
• Commit to respecting others and caring for the world that we live in

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Resume

It is an expectation that all staff will work to create a child safe environment where all children have the right to feel safe. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people at St Mary’s Primary School is the fundamental responsibility of all.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

294 Students
29 TeachingStaff
15 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Mary’s is a place of academic integrity, lifelong learning and extraordinary care for its children. There is a commitment to whole school improvement and an enthusiasm in approaching the many new initiatives and increasingly complex demands of the twenty‑first century.