Classroom Teacher

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd in Victoria seeks a classroom teacher to deliver high-impact instruction grounded in the Science of Learning. You will use explicit teaching to scaffold learning and reduce cognitive load, while conducting scheduled assessments to differentiate instruction.

Role requires strict adherence to Child Safety standards and Ministerial Order 1359, plus accreditation to teach in a Catholic School or active pursuit of it, supporting holistic development of every

Qualifications

• Approved Initial Teacher Education degree is required.
• Four years of tertiary study completed at an accredited institution.
• Ability to apply the Science of Learning to instruction.
• Willingness to comply with child safety and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact instruction grounded in the Science of Learning.
• Apply explicit teaching models and scaffold learning to reduce cognitive load.
• Administer scheduled assessments and use data to differentiate instruction.
• Maintain professional boundaries and meet Ministerial Order 1359 requirements.
• Pursue Catholic School accreditation or maintain current status.

Skills

Explicit teaching

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven decision making

Classroom management

Education

ITE degree

Four years tertiary study

Job description

In a Victorian Catholic primary school, a classroom teacher is responsible for delivering high-impact instruction grounded in the Science of Learning, ensuring that pedagogical practices align with how students best process and retain information. This involves the consistent use of explicit teaching models - such as "I Do, We Do, You Do" - to provide clear scaffolding and reduce cognitive load for all learners. Teachers are required to maintain academic rigor by implementing scheduled assessments as mandated by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), using this data to track progress and differentiate instruction effectively.

Beyond academics, the role carries a profound responsibility for Child Safety, requiring the strict maintenance of professional boundaries and the active fulfillment of all legislative requirements under Ministerial Order 1359. Furthermore, as an integral member of a faith community, the teacher must be accredited to teach in a Catholic School (or be actively working towards this accreditation), demonstrating a commitment to the school’s religious mission and the holistic development of every child.

• Qualifications: At least four years of tertiary study, including an approved Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degree.
• Suitability Checks: A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) conducted by VIT.
• Child Safety: Commitment to Child Safe Standards and Ministerial Order 1359.
• Ongoing Maintenance: Annual renewal by 30 September, 20 hours of professional learning, and 20 days of teaching practice per year
• Salary: In accordance with the current award
• Potential: Fixed Term Contract potential to become ongoing.