Junior School Classroom Teacher - Graduates Encouraged To Apply

Primary; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School invites applications from graduate teachers to join the junior school team in 2027. The successful candidate will engage in ongoing professional learning, collaborate with colleagues, and focus on improving learning outcomes while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students.

The role emphasizes explicit instruction, evidence-based teaching practices, and a strong commitment to Catholic Education, including potential accreditation in Religious Education and

Qualifications

• Graduate teachers encouraged to apply.
• Must hold VIT registration.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Teach in alignment with the MACS Vision for Instruction and Engagement.
• Deliver differentiated instruction responsive to diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate in team planning and contribute to a positive classroom culture.
• Maintain safety and wellbeing of children.
• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic Education.

Skills

Graduate teacher

VIT registration

Catholic education

Explicit instruction

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Professional learning

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Junior School Classroom Teacher - Graduates encouraged to apply

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

We seek applications from Graduate teachers to join the Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School community in 2027 as a Junior school classroom teacher.The successful applicant will embrace ongoing professional learning and demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and teamwork, with a focus on improving learning outcomes for all students in their care.

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.
• 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

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

340 Students
30 TeachingStaff
13 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School provides a Catholic education for children within the Our Lady’s Catholic Parish, Craigieburn. Our approach to teaching and learning is grounded in the Science of Learning, ensuring every student experiences success and growth. Our teachers design learning experiences that reflect evidence based practices.We are a PBL school where the values of Respect, Safety and Resilience guide student behaviour in line with the MACS Vision of Engagement.