Classroom Teacher

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited; Portland; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Region living with strong community

Collaborative and inclusive team

Excellent professional development

Job summary

All Saints Parish School Portland in Portland, Victoria, seeks a suitably qualified Graduate or Experienced Teacher for a 12-month, Full Time Classroom Teacher role for the 2027 school year. The fixed-term position commences January 2027 and offers a supportive, faith-centered learning environment.

The school emphasises inclusive practices, social justice, and contemporary teaching while prioritising student safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing
• Ability to integrate Catholic teachings across curriculum
• Capacity to foster social justice awareness and action in students
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with staff, parents and parish

Responsibilities

• Provide a rich and engaging educational experience for students
• Deliver curriculum that reaches diverse learning needs and backgrounds
• Maintain safety, wellbeing and protection of children
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning

Skills

Catholic Education ethos

Community engagement

Collaboration

Student wellbeing

Leadership

Education

Graduate or Experienced Teacher

Job description

About the Role

All Saints Parish School Portland seeks the services of suitably qualified and accredited Graduate or Experienced Teacher for the position of 12-month, Full Time Classroom Teacher for the 2027 school year.

Full-time (FTE 1.0), fixed-term (12-month) position to commence January 2027.

All Saints Parish School Portland seeks the services of suitably qualified and accredited Graduate or Experienced Teacher for the position of 12-month, Full Time Classroom Teacher for the 2027 school year.

All Saints Parish School Portland is situated in the Parish of Portland on the far south-west coast and has a current student population of 263. The school actively seeks partnerships with parents, caregivers, parish and the wider community to enhance student learning and wellbeing. All Saints prides itself on its inclusive environment of mutual trust and respect, and staff are committed to contemporary teaching practices and a culture that embraces social justice.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

• To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children;
• To provide students with a rich and engaging educational experience;
• Ensure the delivery of curriculum that reaches and engages students with a diverse range of educational abilities and backgrounds;
• A collegial and collaborative approach to learning and teaching.

Benefits:

• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
• Region living at its best with strong connections to community;
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Key Selection Criteria:

Catholic Identity & Mission-

• A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission
• A demonstrated understanding of the Church’s teachings and the Catholic teacher’s role in the mission of the Church
• A demonstrated capacity to instil in students a respect for each other in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ
• A capacity to integrate the Church’s teachings into all aspects of curriculum
• Promote the development of student’s understanding of social justice issues and encourage action

Child Safety & Wellbeing-

• Experience working with children
• A demonstrated understanding of child safety
• A demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
• An ability to build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• A demonstrated understanding of the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing needs of young children
• A demonstrated capacity to embed wellbeing principles into everyday classroom practice through a School Wide Positive Behaviour System
• Familiarity with legal obligations relating to child safety (e.g. Child Safe Standards, mandatory reporting and relevant school policies and codes of conduct
• Be a suitable person to engage in child-connected work

Curriculum & Assessment-

• A capacity to use a range of teaching approaches to respond to different learning needs, abilities and levels of readiness
• A demonstrated use of evidence-informed teaching practices that support students to make strong learning progress
• Make effective use of learning technologies and other resources where they enhance learning.
• A demonstrated willingness to reflect on the impact of teaching and adjust practice to improve student outcomes
• A demonstrated use of assessment as an integral part of teaching and learning
• A capacity to collect and analyse a range of formative and summative assessment data

Personal Skills & Attributes-

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with children, parents and the school community
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
• Demonstrated capacity to participate in a range of school activities, e.g. school sports, sacramental programs, liturgies, school camps/excursions
• Leadership qualities
• Self-motivation
• Ability and willingness to accept policy directives

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria

Applications close: Friday November 13 at 6:00pm

At All Saints Parish School we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school.

Guided by our vision of "the pursuit of fullness of life for all," DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.