Classroom Teacher - Contract

St Joseph'S School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Primary School in Elsternwick, Melbourne, seeks a passionate classroom teacher for 2027, joining a supportive Catholic community. The role focuses on evidence-based teaching, explicit instruction, and holistic student development with a strong team ethos.

The commencement is January 27, 2027; graduates are welcome to apply, and accreditation to teach in a Catholic school or eligibility for VIT is required.

Qualifications

• Commitment to evidence-based practices and explicit instruction.
• Understanding of Structured Literacy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to use student assessment information to inform whole-class and small-group instruction.
• Commitment to promoting student wellbeing and engagement.
• Capacity to build professional, respectful relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Firm commitment to Catholic education.
• Familiarity with child safety policy and code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate evidence-based teaching practices and explicit instruction.
• Apply Structured Literacy approaches in lessons.
• Use assessment data to tailor instruction for whole-class and small groups.
• Foster student wellbeing, engagement and a positive classroom climate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student outcomes.
• Uphold Catholic values and school policies on child safety.

Skills

Explicit instruction

Structured Literacy

Interpersonal skills

Assessment-based instruction

Student wellbeing

Catholic education commitment

Education

Accreditation to teach in Catholic school

VIT registration or eligibility

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 October 2026

St Joseph’s seeks a passionate and innovative teacher to join our dynamic team in 2027. Be part of a supportive culture that values excellence, collaboration and care, while shaping the future of every student through evidence-based teaching and a commitment to holistic Catholic education.

Classroom Teacher Position (Contract)

At St Joseph’s, we are proud of our strong team culture, where staff feel supported, valued, and motivated to achieve their best. We care deeply for our people and foster a collaborative environment built on trust, high expectations, and shared commitment. With a focus on excellence in teaching and learning, we work together to provide the very best outcomes for every student – academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative classroom teacher to join our school in 2027. The successful applicant will embrace a culture of high expectations, thrive within a dynamic and caring professional community, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to fostering the holistic development of students in a Catholic educational context.

The grade level is yet to be determined.

Graduates are welcome to apply.

Commencement: January 27, 2027.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• a commitment to evidence-based best practices, with experience in or capacity to enact explicit and direct instruction approaches/strategies
• an understanding of Structured Literacy
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment
• the ability to use student assessment information to inform whole-class and targeted small group instruction
• the ability to promote student wellbeing and engagement
• the capacity to build and maintain professional, respectful, and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• a firm commitment to Catholic education
• familiarity with and adherence to the school’s child-safe policy and code of conduct, as well as all other policies relating to child safety

Special Requirements:

• accreditation to teach in a Catholic school, or a willingness to obtain accreditation to teach Religion in a Catholic school
• current VIT registration (or eligibility for graduates)

Child Safety Commitment:

• St Joseph's community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

The School reserves the right to employ the successful candidate before the application window has closed.

St Joseph’s is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at St Joseph’s.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

346 Students
28 TeachingStaff
12 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Joseph’s Primary School, Elsternwick, is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic community committed to academic excellence and student wellbeing. With 14 straight classes from Prep to Year 6, specialist programs, and a 1:1 Chromebook program from Year 2, we provide rich, evidence-based learning experiences. Our dedicated staff nurture the whole child — academically, spiritually and socially — in a caring, faith-filled environment.