Classroom Teacher & Wellbeing / Religious Education Leadership Opportunity

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Geelong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Parish School in Geelong seeks an experienced and passionate classroom teacher to join in 2027. The role provides an opportunity for leadership in student wellbeing and/or Religious Education, with the aim of shaping the culture and direction of the whole school.

The successful applicant will contribute to a Catholic learning community that values relationships, faith, learning and child safety, and will engage with a professional learning community to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• appropriate teaching qualifications and registration
• experience as a classroom teacher
• commitment to Catholic education and mission
• experience or interest in student wellbeing, leadership in MHIPS and/or Religious Education
• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• capacity to work collaboratively in a PLC
• commitment to evidence-informed teaching and continuous improvement
• understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches to wellbeing
• commitment to child safety and protection of children and young people

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

Come and be part of something special.

At Holy Spirit Parish School, we believe education is about far more than what happens in a classroom. It is about relationships, belonging, faith, hope, curiosity and creating the conditions in which every child can flourish.

Our Catholic Way of Being is at the heart of who we are

We are a welcoming, growing and deeply relational school community in Manifold Heights, Geelong, and we are excited about the next chapter of our school as we continue to expand and strengthen our learning, wellbeing and Catholic identity.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate classroom teacher to join our team in 2027 in a role that also provides an opportunity for leadership in student wellbeing and/or Religious Education. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is ready to make a difference beyond their own classroom and help shape the culture and direction of our whole school.

Your opportunity to shine

As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to respond to the following key question: If you were appointed to a Mental Health in Primary Schools leadership role at Holy Spirit Parish School, how would you support the development of a whole-school approach to student mental health and wellbeing, while authentically embedding our Catholic Way of Being into this work from 2027?

We are interested not only in what you would do, but how you would lead it. How would you bring people with you? How would you build staff understanding and confidence? How would you know whether your approach was making a difference? And how would you ensure that wellbeing, faith, learning, relationships and child safety remain interconnected rather than separate initiatives?

Applicants should demonstrate:

• appropriate teaching qualifications and registration;
• experience as a classroom teacher;
• a commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Catholic school;
• experience or demonstrated interest in student wellbeing, MHiPS and/or Religious Education leadership;
• strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a professional learning community;
• a commitment to evidence-informed teaching and continuous improvement;
• an understanding of trauma-informed and relational approaches to student wellbeing;
• a commitment to child safety and the protection of children and young people; and
• If you are an experienced teacher who believes that faith, wellbeing, relationships and learning belong together, we would love to hear from you.

If you are looking for a role where your classroom practice can make a difference across an entire school community, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Join us at Holy Spirit Parish School in 2027 and help us continue to create a school where every child can flourish.

Applications should include:

• a covering letter addressing your suitability for the position;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• details of your teaching experience and relevant leadership experience; and
• a response to the key question outlined above.

Applications close: November 20th, 12 pm. Enquiries: Rachel Holdsworth, Principal

Holy Spirit Parish School, Manifold Heights, Geelong [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting educators who are ready to bring their gifts, faith, experience and passion to our community.

Application Procedures

Applications close: November 20th, 12 pm. Email: Rachel Holdsworth, Principal

Holy Spirit Parish School, Manifold Heights, Geelong [e-mail]