Classroom Teacher - Junior Years

Diocese; Gordon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school community

Strong community connections (Ballarat

Collaborative and inclusive team

Job summary

St Patrick's Primary School, Victoria, seeks graduates and qualified teachers who share a commitment to Catholic education. We foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking, delivering evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction while building safe, engaging classrooms and strong partnerships with families.

You will use explicit teaching, data-informed planning, and high expectations to meet diverse learner needs.

Qualifications

• Understanding and commitment to Catholic identity and mission.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or eligible).
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and AITSL standards.
• Experience fostering safe, positive classrooms.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues in planning, instruction and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the Professional Learning Community with colleagues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of literacy programs and maths instruction.
• Apply explicit teaching and structured literacy approaches.
• Monitor and assess learners using data to plan for future success.
• Meet diverse learner needs and foster a safe, challenging environment.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Data-informed planning

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor of Education

VIT registration or eligible

Accreditation to teach Religious Education

Job description

About the Role

At St Patrick's Primary School we foster curiosity, embrace creativity, develop critical thinking skills and empower students to take responsibility for their learning. Our teachers have high expectations for all learners to help them reach their highest potential. We offer students challenging and motivating learning experiences that build on prior knowledge and develop new skills and perspectives. St Patrick's is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Graduates are also encouraged to apply for this position.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

• Actively participate in St. Patrick's Professional Learning Community and work closely with colleagues
• Display a sound understanding of evidence based Literacy programs and contemporary teaching approaches to Mathematics
• Demonstrate knowledge about explicit teaching and structured literacy
• Monitor and assess learners using data to plan for future success
• Understand how learners learn and how best to meet their needs
• Foster a safe and challenging learning environment that truly makes a difference for each student

Benefits:

• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
• Region living at its best with strong connections to community (20 minutes drive to Ballarat CBD);
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Understanding and Commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission;
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration);
• A current or be willing to obtain an Accreditation to teach Religious Education Certificate;
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and the AITSL standards with best practice, evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning;
• Evidence of effective strategies for fostering a safe and positive classroom environment;
• Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.

Applications close 2 October 2026.

St. Patrick's School Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy reflect the school community's shared commitment and expectations in relation to child safety.

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.