Homeroom Teacher - 1 Graduate position

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School in Melbourne invites applications for a Graduate teacher starting January 2027 in an open-plan multi-age classroom of 27 students. You will work closely with Homeroom teachers, planning, assessment and reporting with strong documentation and collaboration.

The role emphasizes evidence-based teaching and explicit instruction, with comprehensive induction, ongoing coaching, and planned release time within a supportive MACS framework.

Qualifications

• Graduate teachers with strong belief in evidence-based teaching methods.
• Experience with explicit teaching practices is desirable.
• Must demonstrate compliance with Child Safety Standards and hold current VIT registration.

Responsibilities

• Lesson preparation and assessment.
• Report writing and other teaching duties in partnership with co-teacher.

Skills

Evidence-based teaching

Explicit teaching practices

Education

Graduate teacher

Job description

St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School

Commencing in January 2027, the successful applicant will join an open-plan Primary School setting. The position is for a multi-age classroom of 27 students. We seek a collaborative team player committed to the best interests of the school and its students. We will provide comprehensive induction and handover at the start of the role.

The position involves working closely with the current Homeroom teachers, where effective communication and strong documentation skills are essential. Responsibilities will include lesson preparation, assessment, report writing, and other teaching duties in partnership with your co-teacher. The school follows the Victorian Curriculum, as well as the MACS Religious Education Curriculum.

We are seeking Graduate teachers who believe in evidence-based teaching strategies and have experience in explicit teaching practices. You'll have the opportunity to receive:

• Training in Playberry Laser Literacy, EMP program, Knowledge Rich units
• Ongoing instructional coaching
• Planning release each week in a collaborative team setting
• Extensive training in Positive Behaviours for Learning and professional development

All applicants must demonstrate compliance with Child Safety Standards and hold current VIT registration.

In applying for a position at St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School, you will be required to provide certain personal information to enable the consideration of your application. Any personal information submitted will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the School’s Privacy Policy, which is available on our website.

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