Primary School Teacher

Beth Rivkah Ladies College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great salary

Professional development opportunities

Work life balance

Additional public holidays aligned to

Job summary

Yeshivah–Beth Rivkah Colleges in Melbourne invites applications for a General Studies Primary School Teacher. This ongoing permanent position starts 28 January 2027 and offers 0.65–0.8 FTE across Monday to Friday.

The school emphasises Orthodox Jewish values, work-life balance, and a caring community; the candidate will teach General Studies in mid-upper primary, engage with families, and uphold child safety standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of mid-upper primary general studies curriculum content.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in Education and current teaching registration.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of a general studies curriculum across years.
• Plan, implement and mark assessments to monitor progress.
• Maintain records of attendance and student progress.
• Liaise with students and parents.
• Implement effective student management strategies per policy.
• Attend staff and curriculum planning meetings.
• Supervise students during recess as timetabled.
• Create a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Passionate about teaching

Excellent communication skills

Flexible on tailoring to varying user

Resilience, empathy and patience

Education

Bachelor degree in Education

Job description

Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges is a vibrant Independent School community comprising two Primary Schools, two Secondary Schools, an Early Learning Centre and a Creche.

We are an Orthodox Jewish school and our unique core values are based around work life balance. We guide the child's educational journey with care and commitment. Operating in line with the ethos and values of Chabad, we foster a strong sense of community and support the personal growth and academic achievement of each student. With a focus on both Jewish and General studies, we provide an environment that is both enriching and nurturing.

Our Boys Primary School is currently looking for a General Studies Primary School Teacher. This is an ongoing permanent position to start on 28th Jan 2027. This role offers 0.65 - 0.8 FTE, across Monday to Friday.

Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges is a vibrant Independent School community comprising two Primary Schools, two Secondary Schools, an Early Learning Centre and a Creche.

We are an Orthodox Jewish school and our unique core values are based around work life balance. We guide the child's educational journey with care and commitment. Operating in line with the ethos and values of Chabad, we foster a strong sense of community and support the personal growth and academic achievement of each student. With a focus on both Jewish and General studies, we provide an environment that is both enriching and nurturing.

Our Boys Primary School is currently looking for a General Studies Primary School Teacher. This is an ongoing permanent position to start on 28th Jan 2027. This role offers 0.65 - 0.8 FTE, across Monday to Friday.

Other responsibilities include

• Planning and implementation of a curriculum of teaching programs or courses of study using a range of teaching techniques and materials
• Planning, implementing and marking a variety of assessment tasks to monitor students’ progress
• Implementation of strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
• Maintenance of records of class attendance and recording of student progress
• Liaison with students and parents
• Implementation of effective student management strategies consistent with the school’s behaviour management plan
• Attendance at regular staff and curriculum planning meetings
• Provide supervision of students during recess, as timetabled
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for ongoing wellbeing and develop positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider school community

About you

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in mid-upper primary general studies curriculum content, current curriculum approaches and teaching practices
• Passionate about teaching and working with children
• Resilience, empathy and patience in their approach to teaching
• Excellent communication skills, classroom management and flexible on tailoring to varying student needs
• A sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children
• Hold a Tertiary qualification in Education (Bachelor degree or higher)
• Hold a current VIT registration

We can offer you

• Great salary to match your experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexibility and work life balance
• Additional public holidays aligned with the Jewish calendar
• A community school where we are dedicated and passionate about achieving outcomes for all our students

Yeshivah–Beth Rivkah Colleges is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including referee checks and the requirement to hold valid VIT registration or a Working With Children Check (as applicable). Completion of Child Safety Training and acceptance of the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct are mandatory prior to commencement.