Graduate Classroom Teacher

St Brendan'S School - Somerville; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Brendan's School in Somerville is seeking an enthusiastic graduate classroom teacher for a full-time contract position commencing 27 January 2027. You will contribute to a welcoming Catholic school community that values faith-filled education and student wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues to design engaging programs for diverse learners, use data to improve learning, and integrate digital technologies while upholding child safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate primary teacher with commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to plan high quality engaging teaching programs for diverse learners.
• Ability to use data to improve student learning outcomes.
• Experience with digital learning technologies and devices.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing in school environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging teaching programs for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and deliver lessons.
• Motivate and engage students in purposeful learning.
• Apply data to monitor and improve student outcomes.
• Integrate digital learning technologies into instruction.
• Uphold Child Safe standards and school policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Data-driven instruction

Digital learning tech

Child safety

Catholic education

Education

Bachelor of Education

Teaching Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 October 2026

The school is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated graduate classroom teacher to join our team in a full time classroom teaching position.Commencing on 27th January 2027, this role offers an exciting opportunity to join the welcoming community at St. Brendan’s School. Driven by our core philosophy, a place where ‘ every child is known, encouraged, challenged, and supported.’ We are dedicated to delivering an excellent, faith-filled education. We invite you to be part of our vibrant future.

The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with others to develop and implement high quality and engaging teaching programs to cater for the diverse needs and learning styles of all children in the class.

The successful candidate will:

• have a strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Catholic Church
• demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and form positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• collaboratively plan and work in a team with flexibility, creativity, passion and enthusiasm
• be able to motivate and engage students in purposeful learning
• have a sound understanding of the Vision For Instruction and The Vision for Engagement
• have an ability to use data to improve student learning
• integrate a range of digital learning technologies
• demonstrate a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children in accordance with Child Safe standards
  

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

252 Students
23 TeachingStaff
12 Non-Teaching Staff

St Brendan's is a Catholic primary school situated on the Mornington Peninsula in the suburb of Somerville. This warm, inclusive school provides a stimulating learning environment for its students. As a Catholic school, we believe that Jesus Christ is our model and we strive to live the Christian values of faith, hope, love, justice and equality. We provide a curriculum that supports, challenges and engages our students.