Classroom Teacher

catholic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School in Tarneit is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to commence at the start of the 2027 school year. The role offers a supportive, collaborative school community within the Melbourne Archdiocese.

The successful applicant will uphold Catholic Education ethos, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs, build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues, and contribute to high-quality

Qualifications

• Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and the safety and wellbeing of students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be flexible.
• Capacity to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to differentiate teaching and adjust to student needs.
• Understanding of the curriculum and effective teaching.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic Education ethos and student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver quality teaching.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs and maintain engagement.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Differentiate curriculum and assess student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Catholic ethos

Education

Religious Education accreditation

VIT Registration

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 4 November 2026

We are currently seeking a teacher who is able to commence at the beginning of the 2027 school year. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator to join our supportive and collaborative school community.

St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Tarneit and opened in 2015. The school belongs to the Parish of St Andrew’s Werribee and falls under the governance of Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS) who is the ultimate employer of staff within our organisation.

Our school prides itself on placing great importance on a fair balance between the needs of our students and reasonable teacher workloads. We value a holistic approach, combining high-quality curriculum resources with teacher expertise, creativity and professional judgement to meet the needs of all learners.

Those wishing to seek more information or tour the school prior to submitting an application are welcome to contact us.

Our vision states:

Through the guidance of God, we at St John the Apostle aspire to create a positive culture, where all members of our community are welcomed, valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

We are currently seeking a teacher who is able to commence in 2027. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate:

• A Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of the students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and a willingness to be flexible
• The capacity to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• The ability to differentiate their teaching and make adjustments according to student needs
• An understanding of the curriculum and the skills of an effective teacher
• Strong classroom management and a talent for promoting positive student behaviour.

Special Requirements

• VIT Registration
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or a willingness to undertake this into the future.
• Salaries are based on a scale determined by years of experience
• Confirmation of where applicants sit on this scale is determined after a formal salary assessment performed by Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS)

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

372 Students
29 TeachingStaff
6 Non-Teaching Staff

St. John the Apostle Catholic Primary School – A school where gospel values of relationship, community, outreach, learning and celebration are witnessed in everyday school experiences.These values create a learning environment which embraces the individual, providing a curriculum which is rigorous, relevant and engaging bringing about high student achievement.