Classroom Teacher

St Joseph'S School - Hawthorn; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's School - Hawthorn in Melbourne invites applications for a Graduate or 1st Year Classroom Teacher. The role is a full-time fixed-term position commencing at the start of Term 1 2027, with potential to continue beyond 2027.

Applicants must reside in Australia and be eligible to work, with registration and accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the Victorian curriculum, child safety standards, and personalising

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and to the wellbeing of all students
• Knowledge and ability to teach Religious Education
• Commitment to Child Safety and knowledge of Child Safety Standards
• Ability to create conditions for learning to support every student
• Commitment to personalising learning
• Ability to work as part of a team and plan collegially
• Understanding of contemporary learning technologies and strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of the Victorian curriculum
• Ability to gather, analyse and use data to inform teaching
• Willingness to contribute to school and parish life

Skills

Team collaboration

Data-driven teaching

Student wellbeing focus

Educational technology

Education

Registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching

Accreditation to teach Religious Education

Tools

Educational technologies

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 10 December 2026

St Joseph's School is seeking a Graduate or 1st Year Classroom Teacher who has a willingness to work and learn collaboratively and collegially as a member of our highly professional team so that we can provide the best educational opportunities for our students.

All applicants will require:

• a commitment to the Catholic ethos and to the spiritual, emotional, social and educational wellbeing of all students
• knowledge and ability to teach Religious Education
• a commitment to Child Safety and a knowledge of the Child Safety Standards
• the ability to create conditions for learning to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential
• a commitment to personalising learning
• the ability to work as part of a team and plan in a collegial manner
• an understanding of contemporary learning technologies and strategies
• a good knowledge and understanding of the Victorian curriculum
• the ability to effectively gather, analyse and use data to inform teaching
• a willingness to actively contribute to and be part of school and parish life

The successful applicant will have the basic requirements of:

• registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
• accreditation (or willingness to gain accreditation) to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
• adhere to the St Joseph's Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy

The position will begin at the start of Term 1 2027. This is a fixed term position for the 2027 year, with the potential to continue beyond 2027.

Note: You must reside, and have the right to work, in Australia

St Joseph's reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

416 Students
30 TeachingStaff
18 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

As a Catholic School, St. Joseph’s is here to support your efforts in providing a Catholic education for your child. We aspire to live the values of Jesus within a welcoming Catholic community that celebrates and integrates faith, life, learning and culture; empowering our students to live together harmoniously in an ever changing world.