Classroom Teacher-Graduate Or Early Career Teacher

St Anthony'S School - Alphington; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anthony’s Primary School Alphington invites a graduate or early career Classroom Teacher to join our Catholic learning community in Melbourne. The role is a full-time contract for the 2027 school year, with the possibility of extension beyond 2027, and class level to be confirmed.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, current Australian residency, accreditation to teach Religious Education (or

Qualifications

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

Skills

Catholic education commitment

Teamwork

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Education

VIT registration

Australian residency

Religious Education accreditation (RE)

Job description

Classroom Teacher-Graduate or Early Career Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 November 2026

St Anthony’s Primary School is seeking an energetic and creative graduate or early career teacher to join our team.

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

192 Students
18 TeachingStaff
5 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Anthony’s Primary School Alphington, was established in 1917 by the Josephite Sisters and has a proud history of supporting the community.The school opened its doors at 43 Austin Street with Sister Isobel Colvin as its Principal with the latest building development named in her honour. From a humble two classroom building, we now boast multi-learning areas and a newly renovated playground in 2021.The school moved to its present site in 1934. The Josephites lead the school up to 1974.