Junior School Classroom Teacher - Graduates encouraged to apply

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School in Melbourne seeks a passionate and dynamic teacher to join our junior school teaching team in 2027.

The successful applicant will demonstrate capacity to teach in alignment with MACS Vision, deliver explicit instruction and differentiated teaching, build strong relationships within a collaborative team, and uphold the safety, wellbeing and Catholic ethos of our school community.

Qualifications

• Be accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school or be willing to undertake accreditation.
• Hold current VIT registration.
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Be committed to engaging in collaborative team planning.

Responsibilities

• Teach in alignment with MACS Vision for Instruction and Engagement.
• Deliver explicit instruction using evidence-based programs.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships within a collaborative team.
• Create an inclusive, engaging classroom that supports both academic growth and social-emotional wellbeing.
• Deliver differentiated instruction responsive to diverse learner needs.
• Maintain a strong commitment to student safety and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to Catholic Education.

Skills

Explicit instruction

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Catholic education

Education

VIT registration

Religious Education accreditation

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

We seek teachers to join our school in 2027!

Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School is seeking a passionate and dynamic teacher to join our junior School teaching team.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the capacity to:

• Teach in alignment with the MACS Vision for Instruction and Engagement.
• Embrace and implement explicit instruction, drawing on evidence-based teaching and learning programs.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships and contribute positively within a collaborative team environment.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom that nurtures both academic growth and social-emotional wellbeing.
• Deliver differentiated instruction that is responsive to the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Maintain an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to Catholic Education.

The Mother Teresa community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. Please refer to our Child Safe Policy https://safesmartsolutions.com.au/smart_dev/doc_media/ChildSafetyandWellbeingPolicy/latest/MotherTeresaPrimarySchool/858337e951.

Applicants are required to:

• Be accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school or be willing to undertake this accreditation
• Hold current VIT registration
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional learning
• Be committed to engaging in collaborative and facilitate team planning

The school is accessible via public transport with a public bus stop located on Windrock Avenue, right outside the school.