Primary Teacher (Year 1) - St Rita's Primary School, VICTORIA POINT

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Staff social club

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education Office invites applications for a Year 1 Primary Teacher at St Rita’s Primary School, Victoria Point. This full-time fixed-term role starts ASAP and runs through to the end of the 2026 school year.

Join a faith-filled community committed to educational excellence, innovation, and strong ties with families and the Archdiocese. The school provides technology-enhanced learning and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Create a learner-centred classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Design and deliver curriculum programs and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with staff to foster a positive school culture.
• Uphold Catholic values as part of learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, ordered learning environment for Year 1.
• Collaborate on curriculum, pedagogy, and assess/report student progress.
• Work with leadership and staff to support school life and culture.
• Engage in professional learning to improve student outcomes.
• Build pastoral care relationships and support spiritual development.
• Ensure teachings and values of the Catholic Church inform learning.

Skills

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Pastoral care

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Queensland College of Teachers registration

Job description

Primary Teacher (Year 1) - St Rita's Primary School, VICTORIA POINT

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Redland Bay QLD

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Our School
Nestled in the heart of Victoria Point, St Rita’s Primary School proudly serves approximately 435 students. Founded by the Augustinians in 1993, our school community is deeply rooted in our motto: “Work of faith, labour of love and service, and promise of hope”. At St Rita’s, we provide an inclusive, Catholic education to the families of Victoria Point and the Redlands. Our rich history is a testament to our commitment to fostering a welcoming and vibrant community.

Together, our dedicated staff and supportive parents create an environment where educational experiences ignite a lifelong love of learning. We are proud to offer innovative technology to enhance our students’ learning journey. Students in Years 4 to 6 benefit from 1:1 laptop devices, while those in Prep to Year 3 have access to class sets of devices and a dedicated iPad for each classroom.

We honour the traditional custodians of the land, the Quandamooka people, and walk with them in love as a hope-filled community. Join us at St Rita’s, where faith, love, service, and hope guide our mission to empower every student. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary
Join the welcoming community at St Rita’s Primary School, Victoria Point, as a Year 1 Primary Teacher. This full-time fixed-term opportunity commences as soon as possible and continues through to the end of the 2026 school year. Inspire young learners through engaging, student-centred teaching while contributing to a supportive and faith-filled school environment committed to educational excellence.

• Location: St Rita's Primary School, VICTORIA POINT
• Start date: ASAP - Until the end of the 2026 School Year
• Work hours: Full-time
• Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum + 12.75% super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Fixed-term
• Ad close date: 4 November 2026
• Contact: Nathan Mulhearn | ***email_hidden***

About The Opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About You
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Expertise in designing and delivering effective curriculum programs in line with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Benefits

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk and the organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.