Full Time Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher Commencing 2027

Lancefield; Victoria; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Primary School in Victoria is seeking a full‑time Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher to commence in 2027 as a leave replacement. The successful applicant will support students, collaborate with staff, and contribute to curriculum development in a Catholic education context.

We value candidates who are passionate about learning, able to adapt to diverse learning needs, and committed to ongoing professional development while promoting a safe and inclusive school community.

Qualifications

• Commitment to child safety and ongoing evaluation of practices.
• Willingness to adhere to MACS policies and Code of Conduct.
• Hold a current VIT registration.
• Ability to implement the Victorian Curriculum and support diverse learning needs.
• Ability to work in teams and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create curriculum and support developing learners.
• Manage changes within a developing environment.
• Support students in Year 1/2 with diverse needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to enhance learning.

Skills

Catholic values

Team player

Curriculum knowledge

Professional development

Education

VIT registration

Job description

Full Time Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher Commencing 2027

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

St Mary's is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced or graduate teacher with a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education to commence Term One, 2027. This is a leave replacement position.

St Mary's Primary School is seeking enthusiastic team players who will be able to create curriculum, manage change and support students in a developing environment.

It is expected that the successful applicant will be:

• committed to the values and ethos of our Catholic faith
• highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic
• passionate and innovative about learning and teaching
• have a sound knowledge of current best practice and the Victorian Curriculum
• have the capacity to make adjustments for a diverse range of learning needs
• able to work as part of teams of various sizes
• able to build maintain positive relationships with colleagues, parents and children
• committed to ongoing learning and professional development
• passionate for learning and teaching

Special Requirements

The successful applicant should:

• be committed to child safety, to maintaining best practices to ensure this and to ongoing evaluation of these practices
• willingness to adhere to St Mary's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies relevant to Ministerial Order 1359
• hold a current VIT registration (Please include a copy with your application)

St Mary's Primary School promotes the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children.

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The school reserves the right to employ the successful candidate before the application window has closed.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

202 Students
17 TeachingStaff
9 Non-Teaching Staff