Classroom Teacher (0.6 FTE - Fixed Term)

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Torquay; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Therese School in Victoria seeks applicants who demonstrate a strong Catholic ethos and a commitment to child safety and wellbeing. Candidates should show knowledge of evidence-informed practice, use data to inform teaching and differentiate learning while maintaining high expectations.

The role emphasizes calm, positive classrooms and effective collaboration with families and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic ethos, mission, vision and values.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing and the St Therese Staff Code of Conduct.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-informed practice, aligned with MACS Vision for Instruction.
• Ability to use assessment and data to inform teaching, differentiate learning and maintain high expectations for all students.
• Ability to create calm, positive and engaging learning environments, with an understanding of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL).
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate positively and effectively with students, colleagues, families and the wider school community.

Skills

Catholic ethos alignment

Child safety awareness

Assessment & data use

Differentiated instruction

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Collaborative communication

Education

Victoria Institute of Teaching registration (including provisional)

Religious Education accreditation or commitment to obtain

Job description

St Therese School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and care of all children and upholds all Child Safe Standards as an expectation of all in the school community. Staff are required to meet child safety checks as part of the application process.

Selection Criteria - Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

• commitment to the Catholic ethos, mission, vision and values of St Therese Catholic Primary School
• commitment to child safety and wellbeing and the St Therese Staff Code of Conduct
• knowledge and use of evidence-informed practice, including direct and explicit teaching, aligned with the MACS Vision for Instruction
• ability to use assessment and data to inform teaching, differentiate learning and maintain high expectations for all students
• ability to create calm, positive and engaging learning environments, with an understanding of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
• ability to work collaboratively and communicate positively and effectively with students, colleagues, families and the wider school community.

Special Requirements:

• preference that candidates hold accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or at least demonstrate a commitment to obtain this accreditation.
• current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (including provisional registration)
• applicants at any experience level, including graduates, are welcome to apply