Science Teacher (0.6 FTE – Ongoing)

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; Torquay; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

St Therese School in Torquay, Victoria, is inviting applications for a 0.6 FTE Science Teacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Catholic ethos and child safety and will contribute to a positive learning environment aligned with the school's values.

Selection criteria include knowledge of evidence-informed practice, ability to use assessment data to inform teaching, differentiate learning, and collaborate with students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos, mission, vision and values of St Therese Catholic Primary School.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing and the St Therese Staff Code of Conduct.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-informed practice, including direct and explicit teaching, aligned with the MACS Vision for Instruction.
• Ability to use assessment and data to inform teaching, differentiate learning and maintain high expectations for all students.
• Ability to create calm, positive and engaging learning environments, with an understanding of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL).
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate positively and effectively with students, colleagues, families and the wider school community.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Child safety

Assessment & data use

Differentiated instruction

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Collaborative communication

Education

VIT teaching registration

Job description

St Therese School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and care of all children and upholds all Child Safe Standards as an expectation of all in the school community. Staff are required to meet child safety checks as part of the application process.

Selection Criteria – Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

• commitment to the Catholic ethos, mission, vision and values of St Therese Catholic Primary School
• commitment to child safety and wellbeing and the St Therese Staff Code of Conduct
• knowledge and use of evidence-informed practice, including direct and explicit teaching, aligned with the MACS Vision for Instruction
• ability to use assessment and data to inform teaching, differentiate learning and maintain high expectations for all students
• ability to create calm, positive and engaging learning environments, with an understanding of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
• ability to work collaboratively and communicate positively and effectively with students, colleagues, families and the wider school community.

Special Requirements:

• preference that candidates hold accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or at least demonstrate a commitment to obtain this accreditation.
• current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (including provisional registration)
• applicants at any experience level, including graduates, are welcome to apply

1st October 2026

Attachments

Application for Employment 2027.docx https://admin.cecv.catholic.edu.au/CEOPositionsVacant/attachments/156084_186021.docx

Job Description - Science Teacher 0.6FTE ongoing.pdf https://admin.cecv.catholic.edu.au/CEOPositionsVacant/attachments/156084_186022.pdf

220614-School Philosophy Statement.pdf https://admin.cecv.catholic.edu.au/CEOPositionsVacant/attachments/156084_186023.pdf

251021-Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy (3).pdf https://admin.cecv.catholic.edu.au/CEOPositionsVacant/attachments/156084_186024.pdf

251021-Child Safety Code of Conduct 2025 (2).pdf https://admin.cecv.catholic.edu.au/CEOPositionsVacant/attachments/156084_186025.pdf

251021-Child Safety Recruitment Procedures 2025.docx.pdf https://admin.cecv.catholic.edu.au/CEOPositionsVacant/attachments/156084_186026.pdf