Classroom Teacher

St Mary'S School - Mount Evelyn; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s School - Mount Evelyn is seeking a passionate classroom teacher who embraces Catholic mission and values. The role focuses on creating an engaging, inclusive learning environment for diverse learners within the Victorian Curriculum framework.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong behaviour management, collaboration with staff, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth, with a start date in late January 2027.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to student wellbeing and child safety.
• Plan, implement and assess learning aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and VCAA requirements.
• Explicit teaching practices and data-driven planning.
• Collaborate with leaders and colleagues to analyse school data.
• Personalise student learning and maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission.
• Plan, implement and assess learning aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and VIT Standards.
• Use data effectively to drive continued learning.
• Collaborate with leaders and colleagues to analyse school-based data.

Skills

Catholic Education

Student wellbeing

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Explicit teaching

Education

VIT registration

Accreditation to teach Religious Education

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 November 2026

St Mary’s is seeking a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic classroom teacher who embraces and actively lives out our Catholic mission and values.

ROLE DESCRIPTION.

Key Focus:

The successful applicant must demonstrate

• a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children;
• a commitment to develop an engaging learning environment that caters for diverse learning needs.
• a commitment to implement the MACS Vision For Instruction and Vision for Engagement with a focus on the Science of Learning and evidence-based practices.
• exemplary behaviour management strategies
• an ongoing commitment to professional growth.
• a passion for teaching and learning.
• the ability to create and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• a commitment to engaging students and improving outcomes.
• a willingness to work as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

Applicants are asked to demonstrate:

• a strong commitment to student wellbeing and child safety.
• an ability to work and contribute as part of the whole school team.
• an ability to plan, implement and assess learning in line with the Victorian Curriculum, VIT Standards of Professional Practice, and VCAA requirements.
• an understanding of explicit teaching practices and its impact on learning success.
• the ability to use data effectively to drive continued learning.
• the ability to work in collaboration with leaders and colleagues to analyse school-based data.
• the ability to personalise student learning.
• excellent interpersonal skills.
• excellent organisational and communication skills.

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;
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and the AITSL standards with best practice, evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning;
• Evidence of effective strategies for fostering a safe and positive classroom environment;
• Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.

The successful applicant will be required to begin Jan 27 2027.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

324 Students
27 TeachingStaff
13 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Mary's is a welcoming co-educational Catholic Primary School educating families from the Mt Evelyn, Silvan, Wandin, Seville and Woori Yallock areas. St Mary's Primary School has been servicing the educational needs of the Mt Evelyn community since 1980.St Mary's is a community of people sharing a common belief in our motto, "Love Above All". As members of a Catholic Parish school, we strive to be models of the Gospel values of love, understanding, respect and service.