Classroom Teacher (1.0 FTE - Fixed Term)

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Torquay; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St Therese Catholic Primary School, part of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd, invites applicants who are committed to Catholic ethos and the safety and wellbeing of students. The role requires adherence to child safety standards, a current VIC teaching registration and, ideally, accreditation to teach Religious Education.

Candidates should be able to use evidence-informed teaching, assess and differentiate, and create calm, engaging classrooms with Positive Behaviour for Learning.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic ethos, mission and school values.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education preferred.
• Ability to use assessment data to inform teaching.
• Ability to create calm, engaging learning environments.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills with students, families and staff.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Child safety

Evidence-informed practice

Assessment & data use

Positive learning environments

Collaboration & communication

Education

Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Religious Education accreditation

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