Classroom Teacher

St Joseph’S Primary School - Red Cliffs; Red Cliffs; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Primary School - Red Cliffs in Victoria invites applications for a Generalist Classroom Teacher (0.8 FTE) commencing Term 2, 2027. The Catholic school emphasizes inclusion, wellbeing, faith and community, and offers a supportive, collaborative learning environment.

The role requires teaching across F–6, delivering curriculum aligned with Victorian standards, ensuring safety and positive learning experiences, and contributing to a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and AITSL standards.
• Ability to foster a safe, positive classroom environment.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children.
• Provide students with a rich and engaging educational experience.
• Willingness to teach F–6 and fulfil a range of teaching roles.
• 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.
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community.
• Regional living with strong connections to community.
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect.

Skills

F-6 teaching

Curriculum knowledge

Catholic identity

Collaboration

Education

VIT registration or eligibility

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 26 November 2026

Located in the thriving regional town of Red Cliffs, just 15 minutes from Mildura, St Joseph’s is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic school where every person matters. We are committed to providing high-quality learning grounded in the Science of Learning, ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential. Alongside a strong focus on learning, we place great importance on inclusion, wellbeing, faith and community. Inspired by Christ and our Mercy heritage, we strive to nurture confident, compassionate and curious learners as we pursue fullness of life for all.

GENERALIST CLASSROOM TEACHER FTE .8 4 days a week

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for a fixed-term position of Classroom Teacher to commence in Term 2 2027. The position commences on 21st April 2027 until 25th June 2027. Applicants eligible for Permission to Teach are encouraged to apply. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

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;
• A willingness to teach F-6 and fulfil a range of teaching roles.
• 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.
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
• Regional living at its best with strong connections to community;
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;

Key Selection Criteria-

• Understanding and Commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission;
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration);
• 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.

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Resume
• Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria

This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

96 Students
12 TeachingStaff
8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Our School draws from a Multicultural population including Italian, Turkish, Islander, Indian, Burundian and Greek families. The people of Red Cliffs are a close-knit community, proud of their town and the forward direction it is taking. The School Community reflects the same trends.