Classroom Teacher - Junior Years

St Patrick’s Primary School - Gordon; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick’s Primary School - Gordon is seeking a full-time, permanent teacher with no experience required. The role focuses on high expectations, evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction, and data-driven planning to support student growth.

Strong collaboration within a supportive, inclusive community is emphasized. Applicants should hold VIT registration (or be eligible) and be willing to obtain Accreditation to teach Religious Education, aligning with the school’s Catholic identity

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or eligibility.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and AITSL standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the school's Professional Learning Community.
• Display sound understanding of literacy programs and maths approaches.
• Demonstrate explicit teaching and structured literacy.
• Monitor and assess learners using data to plan for future success.
• Understand how learners learn and how to meet their needs.
• Foster a safe, challenging learning environment for every student.
• Collaborate with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Data-driven planning

Explicit teaching

Literacy instruction

Mathematics instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Safe learning environment

Community engagement

Education

VIT registration or eligible

Accreditation to teach Religious Education

Knowledge of Victorian Curriculum & AITSL

Job description

St Patrick’s Primary School - Gordon – Gordon NSW

Full time, Permanent

No experience required

14d ago , from Diocese Of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited

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
• 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;

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.

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.