Homeroom Teacher - 1 Graduate Position

St Mary Of The Cross Catholic Primary School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School in Melbourne invites applications for a Graduate teacher to join our open-plan multi-age classroom of 27 students, commencing January 2027. The successful applicant will work closely with Homeroom teachers, contribute to lesson planning and assessment, and participate in comprehensive induction and handover.

We value evidence-based teaching and explicit instruction, and offer structured professional development including DIBELS, Playberry Laser

Qualifications

• Graduate teacher with evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Experience with explicit teaching practices.
• Current VIT registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and deliver teaching in collaboration with co-teacher.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to report writing.
• Prepare and document teaching activities and student progress.
• Participate in weekly planning releases within a collaborative team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Evidence-based teaching

Explicit teaching

Education

VIT registration

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

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:

• DIBELS professional development
• 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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