CLASSROOM TEACHER - Part Time Start Term 1, 2027

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School invites applications for a passionate classroom teacher. The successful candidate will work with a specialist team to improve learning outcomes and will promote outdoor education while supporting a diverse student community.

The role requires strong relationship skills, effective behaviour management and a commitment to Catholic values and student safety. VIT registration is expected, with readiness to engage in whole-school activities.

Qualifications

• Be faith-filled with a strong commitment to Catholic Ethos and student wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage students, staff and parents.
• Strong behaviour management practices.
• Curriculum knowledge across areas including Health and Physical Education and inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a specialist team to improve learning outcomes for all students.
• Engage students through outdoor education and cater to a diverse community.
• Contribute to school programs and events while adhering to safety and pastoral standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

HPE curriculum

Education

VIT registration

Job description

Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School

Christ the Priest (CtP) Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic classrom teacher who is able to collaborate with others as part of a specialist team working towards improving learning outcomes for all students in their care. A passion for outdoor education and an understanding of catering to a diverse community is essential.

Selection Criteria:

1. Be faith-filled with a strong commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school and to the spiritual, emotional, social and educational wellbeing of all students

2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to continue to build strong relationships with students, staff and parents

3. Strong behaviour management practices

4. Curriculum knowledge in all areas including Health and Physical Education - Movement and Physical Activity and ability to engage students in inclusive ways in this area of the curriculum.

5. Ability to administrate whole school sporting events, organise external sporting events and interschool events with strong understanding of compliance and risk management.

Special Requirements

The successful applicant should:

-accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is desirable.

-be committed to child safety, to maintaining best practices to ensure this and to ongoing evaluation of these practices

-have read and be committed to maintaining the standards as set out in our Child Safe Code of Conduct

-have read, and be aware of, the attached statement on the 'Principles Regarding Catholic Education' and our Privacy statement

-hold a current VIT registration

Please note, an appointment may be made prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant has been identified fulfilling the requirements of the school and the position.