Classroom Teacher Position (2027)

St; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St George Preca Parish Primary School in Caroline Springs, Melbourne, invites applications for a qualified educator to join our Catholic primary teaching team for the 2027 school year. This full-time contract position welcomes experienced educators and graduate teachers.

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to Catholic education, strong interpersonal skills, ability to inspire students, collaboration within a professional learning team, and registration with VIT (and ideally RE accreditation).

Qualifications

• Registration (or eligibility) with VIT is required.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education is preferred.
• Ability to teach a range of primary-level subjects and adapt to diverse learning needs.
• Commitment to Catholic education and community values.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver primary-level literacy, numeracy, RE, wellbeing or inquiry learning.
• Teach effectively to a diverse range of learning needs and enrich student learning.
• Collaborate with a Professional Learning Team for ongoing school improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Collaborative teaching

Education

VIT registration

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 October 2026

St George Preca School is seeking a qualified educator for a classroom teaching position. This contract is for commencement in the 2027 school year. Experienced educators as well as graduate teachers are encouraged to apply.

St George Preca School is seeking a qualified educator for a classroom teaching position. This contract is for the commencement of the 2027 school year. Experienced educators as well as graduate teachers are encouraged to apply. Interviews will occur as applications come in and may occur prior to closure of applications.

At the very heart of our commitment to our students and their families is the desire to provide the opportunity for a solid foundation of learning. This foundation incorporates the spiritual, academic, social emotional and physical elements of the individual. As a highly multicultural school, we embrace and celebrate who we are as a community.

The staff members at St George Preca are committed to providing a Catholic learning environment that meets the aspirations of our community. Our staff appreciate the great privilege and responsibility in providing the primary education for our students. The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching such as the Dignity of the Human Person, the Common Good and the Stewardship of God’s Creation guide the day-to-day interactions, program selection and priorities in our school.

We are a community committed to Child Safety and hold that the care, safety and well-being of children is a central and fundamental responsibility of Catholic education. We are a community that values individuality and the unique gifts of each member of our school.

St George Preca Parish Primary School in the Parish of St Catherine of Siena, Caroline Springs. The current enrolment is approximately 742 students from Prep to Grade 6.

We are seeking an educator committed to developing their professional knowledge and skills for the benefit of the students in their care.

Applicants must be able to:

• demonstrate a strong commitment to the ideals and ethos of Catholic Education
• demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills with colleagues, parents, and students with the ability to form positive relationship
• have the ability to inspire and encourage students with a love of learning
• contribute as a member of a Professional Learning Team, planning and teaching in a collaborative environment focused on continual improvement
• teach effectively to the diverse range of learning needs enriching the learning for all students
• use data to inform teaching
• use high-quality teaching practices in Literacy, Numeracy, Religious Education, Wellbeing or Inquiry learning
• demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of contemporary learning and teaching
• be committed to personal and professional growth
• have registration (or eligibility) with V.I.T.
• preferably have accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School

The St George Preca community is committed to the safety, well-being, and protection of all children in our care.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

725 Students
50 TeachingStaff
30 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St George Preca Parish Primary School is a dynamic, faith filled, multicultural community and has a current enrolment of 746 students. The school is located in the Parish of St Catherine of Siena, Caroline Springs. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled relational educators to join our community.