Classroom Teacher-Graduate or Early Career Teacher

St Anthony's School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony’s Alphington is a Catholic primary school seeking a dedicated teacher for the 2027 school year, with potential extension. The role requires registration to teach in Victoria and a willingness to gain accreditation in Religious Education, plus a collaborative, student-centered approach.

The school values compassionate leadership, community partnership, and ongoing professional growth within a supportive Catholic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and safety of children.
• Current residency in Australia.
• Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education (or willingness to gain).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Passion for supporting academic, emotional and spiritual growth of children.
• Openness to reflection and professional growth.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Victoria Institute of Teaching registration

Religious Education accreditation (or willingness to gain)

Job description

St Anthony’s is an inclusive and vibrant Catholic learning community empowering all to be critical thinkers, compassionate and resilient citizens.
St. Anthony’s is a Catholic parish primary school in Alphington, inspired by the mission of Jesus.

We are guided by the principles and traditions of Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, founded on faith and service. We live Mary MacKillop’s motto 'Never see a need without doing something about it' through our words, thoughts and actions.

Compassion, courage and determination are embedded in a learning environment that promotes a passion for learning, connectedness to each other and a sense of belonging to the community.

Our quality teaching and contemporary practice motivate our students to succeed.

We believe that working in partnership with our families has a positive and engaging impact on the lives of our students.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children;
• registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching;
• current residency in Australia;
• accreditation to teach Religious Education (or a willingness to gain this accreditation);
• commitment to teamwork and the skills to work collaboratively;
• a passion for working with children, dedicated to supporting their academic, emotional and spiritual growth; and
• openness to reflection and a commitment to professional growth.

The St Anthony's community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

The position currently available is a contract for the 2027 school year with the possibility of employment into and beyond 2027. Class level still to be confirmed, negotiable with successful applicant.