Fixed Term Position - STEM

Our Lady of The Way Catholic Primary School; Wallan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of The Way Catholic Primary School, Wallan East, is seeking qualified educators for a fixed-term teaching position starting at the beginning of 2027 and ending at the end of Term 2, 2027. The role invites both experienced teachers and graduates to apply, with a commitment to Catholic ethos and contemporary teaching practices.

Applicants should hold VIT registration and be accredited or willing to work toward Religious Education accreditation, plus familiarity with Child Safety policies

Qualifications

• Understand and support the Catholic ethos and vision of the School.
• Love of learning and passion for working with young children.
• Possess VIT registration.
• Be accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (or be willing to obtain).
• Familiar with Child Safety policies and responsibilities concerning safety and wellbeing of students.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Student relationships

Team collaboration

Differentiated curriculum

STEM integration

Job description

Our Lady of The Way Catholic Primary School

Principal: Mr Darren Gibson

Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is a P-6 School in Wallan East. We have developed an excellent reputation as a welcoming community providing quality education within a Catholic school context, and are committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

This is a Fixed-Term Teaching Position commencing at the beginning of the 2027, and concluding at the end of the Term 2, 2027. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, highly motivated and passionate educators, both experienced teachers and graduates are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must be able to accept and support the ethos of the School and commit to forming part of our growing staff team. This exciting opportunity requires a commitment to working as part of a collegial network with a focus on contemporary practices. Becoming a member of the Our Lady of the Way team means you will be part of the learning journey and ongoing development of our vibrant community where collaboration is essential.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

• Understand and support the Catholic ethos and vision of the School, and be willing to be involved in School and Parish activities
• Display a love of learning and a passion for working with young children.
• Possess VIT registration.
• Be accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (or be willing to work towards obtaining this).
• Be familiar and comply with all requirements of Child Safety, policies and legal responsibilities concerning the safety, care and wellbeing of all students.

Those wishing to apply should then include:

• Copy of Curriculum Vitae
• Names of three referees (including current employer / Principal)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants are asked to demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to Catholic education and the Catholic ethos of the School.
• The ability to build and maintain positive, professional and caring relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• The ability to create a collaborative learning environment that challenges, engages and supports all students to achieve success.
• A commitment to providing a Child Safe environment where all students feel safe, respected and included.
• An understanding of and commitment to complying with the School’s Child Safety Policy, MACS Code of Conduct and all relevant child safety policies and procedures.
• A willingness to learn, collaborate with colleagues, and engage positively with mentoring, coaching and feedback to support professional growth.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Victorian Curriculum F–10, including the ability to plan and deliver engaging STEM learning experiences that integrate Science, Mathematics, Design and Technologies, and Digital Technologies.
• Capacity to develop learning opportunities that foster students’ critical and creative thinking, innovation, resilience and ability to learn through experimentation, feedback and reflection.
• Ability to incorporate appropriate tools, materials and technologies into learning experiences that develop students’ skills in designing, creating, testing and refining products and digital solutions.
• An enthusiasm for implementing a differentiated curriculum, making appropriate adjustments to meet diverse student needs in accordance with the NCCD, and using contemporary technologies to enhance learning.
• A willingness to embrace the opportunities and challenges of working in a developing school community.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to shared educational leadership and school improvement.
• A willingness to actively participate in and contribute to the life of the School and its wider community.

In applying for a position with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), you will be asked to provide certain personal information to enable your application to be considered. Any personal information that is provided to MACS in relation to an application for employment will be handled in accordance with MACS's obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). To find out more about how MACS handles personal information, you are encouraged to read the MACS Privacy Policy.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit

• Copy of Curriculum Vitae
• Names of three referees (including current employer / Principal)

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