Classroom Teacher (Fixed Term - Full Time)

School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Therese's School (Essendon) invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time Classroom Teacher commencing Term 1, 2027. The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic, vibrant Catholic school community.

The Year level will be determined to fit the best candidate. Applicants must hold current VIT registration, align with Catholic education philosophy, and collaborate effectively within a professional learning team; familiarity with G Suite for Education is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must hold current VIT Registration.
• Strong commitment to Catholic education philosophy.
• Ability to collaborate in a professional learning team.
• Familiar with modern learning and teaching strategies.

Skills

G Suite for Education

Collaboration

Catholic education knowledge

Education

VIT Registration

Job description

CLASSROOM TEACHER (Fixed Term - Full time)

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 October 2026

St. Therese's School (Essendon) is seeking a classroom teacher to join our team commencing Term 1, 2027 on Wednesday, 27 January. The successful applicant will be joining an enthusiastic and vibrant school community.

This position is for a Full time Classroom teacher and whilst this teaching position is fixed term we intend that the successful candidate, where possible, becomes part of our staff long term. The Year level for the position has not been determined as we hope to fit the level to the best candidate.

For further details please refer to the attached role description which outlines key responsibilities and required knowledge and experience. Also attached are the Child Safety policy and Code of Conduct. For further information about St. Therese's school, please refer to the school website http://www.stessendon.catholic.edu.au/ .

St. Therese's is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. Please refer to the attached Child Safety Policy.

Special Requirements

We require a teacher:

• With a strong commitment to the philosophy of Catholic education
• Who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and has a positive outlook
• Who has the ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and innovative professional learning team
• With a knowledge of a variety of contemporary learning and teaching strategies
• Who is a competent user of G Suite for Education (Google Apps) and other ICT resources
• Who holds a current VIT Registration.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School (CECV Policy 1.7) would be seen as advantageous.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

520 Students
42 TeachingStaff
18 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St. Therese’s School is a Catholic primary school located in Essendon, Victoria. Our school is a great place of discovery as it strives to educate and nurture the thinkers and leaders of tomorrow.