Classroom Teacher | Ongoing

St. Michael's Grammar School; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for staff children

Staff social opportunities

Job summary

St. Michael's Grammar School is seeking an experienced Primary Classroom Teacher for our Junior School in Melbourne.

The role is ongoing and full-time, commencing in Term 1, 2027, with a strong focus on engaging and meaningful learning experiences that foster student achievement and wellbeing. You will work within a collaborative team, delivering differentiated instruction, promoting curiosity and creativity, and building positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver literacy and numeracy instruction with differentiated learning.
• Commitment to inclusive education and engaging, challenging learning experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with families and colleagues.
• Experience fostering curiosity, creativity and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated learning experiences for upper primary students.
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning across the Junior School.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and support staff to support achievement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

Differentiation

Engagement

Curiosity & creativity

Wellbeing support

Communication

Collaboration

Professional learning

Organisational skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Tools

Digital learning tools

Job description

Join a vibrant and innovative Junior School community wherecuriosity is nurtured, learning is engaging, and every student isempowered to thrive. We are seeking an experienced and dedicatedPrimary Classroom Teacher to join our Junior School in an ongoing,full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027.This is anexciting opportunity for an educator who is committed to creatingengaging and meaningful learning experiences that inspire studentsto develop a lifelong love of learning. Working within acollaborative and supportive team, you will play a vital role infostering students' academic achievement, wellbeing, creativity andsense of belonging, while contributing to a culture of excellence,innovation and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a skilled and enthusiastic educator who is committed tomaking a positive difference in the lives of young people. Youbring energy, professionalism and a genuine commitment toinspiring, challenging and supporting every learner to reach theirpotential.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Proven expertise in literacy and numeracy instruction, witha demonstrated ability to maximise student agency, growth andachievement.
• A strong commitment to providing engaging, challenging anddifferentiated learning experiences for upper primarystudents.
• The ability to foster curiosity, creativity, criticalthinking and a love of learning.
• High expectations for student achievement, growth andwellbeing.
• A commitment to inclusive education and creating learningenvironments where all students feel known, valued andsupported.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with theability to build positive relationships with students,colleagues and families.
• A collaborative and collegial approach to working within ateam-focused environment.
• Emotional intelligence, empathy and integrity in allprofessional interactions.
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning, reflectionand continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills, Initiative and adaptabilitywith a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Alignment with the School's values and a dedication tosupporting the holistic development of every child.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and highly collaborative Junior Schoolenvironment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and careerdevelopment.
• A values-driven School community focused on excellence,wellbeing and belonging.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives ofyoung learners.
• Student tuition discounts for children of full-time staff,available from commencement.
• A vibrant Staff Association offering regular socialopportunities on campus and beyond

Closing date for applications is 10am, Tuesday 20 October2026. Please note we will be screening applications andscheduling interviews as applications are received; therefore, therole may be filled prior to the closing date.For furtherinformation, please refer to our website www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au

Student Safety and Wellbeing

St Michael's Grammar School is committed to Student Safety and Wellbeing. As such, the successful applicant will be expected tosatisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School'sStudent Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School's website.

All staff at St Michael's must:

• Always demonstrate and ensure compliance with the School'sChild Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and complete regular training in Child Safety standards.
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and youngpeople to whom we provide services.
• Ensure that your interactions with children and youngpeople are positive and safe.
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and youngpeople in your charge.
• Act as a positive role model for children and youngpeople