Classroom Teacher

St John'S School - Frankston East; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's Primary School, Frankston East, invites applications for a full-time classroom teaching position as a fixed-term parental leave replacement for the 2027 school year.

The successful applicant will be required to hold a Bachelor of Education (Primary) and VIT registration, with preferred Religious Education Accreditation. Knowledge of the Multilit program or similar phonics approaches is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent.
• Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (VIT).
• Religious Education Accreditation is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of Multilit Program or other phonics-based reading/writing approaches.
• Strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality classroom teaching for the 2027 school year.
• Design and deliver programs aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
• Embed MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement.
• Integrate digital technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and parish.
• Support and contribute to school planning and annual actions.

Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

VIT registration

Religious Education Accreditation

Multilit Program knowledge

Child safety & inclusion commitment

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 November 2026

St John’s Primary School, Frankston East, invites applications from passionate and dedicated educators for a fixed-term Parental Leave teaching position.

Role Description

St John's Primary School is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher for a full-time classroom teaching position for the 2027 school year. This is a contract position for a parental leave replacement.

Key Criteria

The applicant will assume all classroom duties expected of a teacher, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, and active support for the values, ethos, and mission of the Catholic school and the Catholic Church, fostering a faith-filled and supportive learning environment.
• Expert knowledge and application of current educational research, contemporary learning theories, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 to design and deliver high-quality learning programs.
• Be committed to embedding the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement frameworks, utilising evidence-based, explicit teaching methodologies to maximise student outcomes.
• High-level skills in integrating digital technologies into educational practice to enhance student learning, engagement, and digital literacy.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across the entire school community (students, staff, parents, and parish)
• Strong commitment to fostering collaborative team processes, with the ability to initiate, support, and lead change aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Additional Requirements

Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent;

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration;

Religious Education Accreditation - preferred but not essential;

Knowledge of the Multilit Program is advantageous, or experience with other phonics-based approaches to reading, writing and spelling; and

The successful applicant must hold a strong commitment to promoting child safety, student wellbeing, and inclusive practices in accordance with the Child Safety Standards.

• Affiliation: Catholic
• Teaching Level: Primary
• Gender: Coed

• 274 Students
• 24 TeachingStaff
• 12 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Our school was established in 1967 with the motto – ‘Love Is Life’. The staff at St John’s work in partnership with our parents to nurture each child’s development in a safe and friendly environment where a love of learning is fostered.We are extremely proud of our school and all of our children's achievements. St John's Primary School is a wonderful family community, where our children are supported and encouraged by a team of committed staff and parents.

No Overseas Applicants. Must have a current VIT registration.