Secondary Italian Teacher 2027

St Francis Catholic College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Salary packaging

Discounted school fees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym access

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College in Melbourne is seeking passionate and committed educators to join its growing team. This full-time, ongoing position commences January 2027 and offers an opportunity to contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, wellbeing and Catholic education.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to collaborate with staff, families and the wider community, and a commitment to differentiated learning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent required.
• Commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the College.
• Ability to differentiate instruction with technology to support student outcomes.
• Able to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Promote student wellbeing and engagement.
• Collaborate with staff, families and the wider community.
• Lead best practice in the management of people and resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning

Decision making

Negotiation

Collaborative culture

Teaching & Learning

People management

Capacity building

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

St Francis Catholic College is a co-educational, multi-campus secondary school, seeking passionate and committed educators to join its growing team.

St Francis Catholic College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN ***********. MACS is the employer of employees at St Francis Catholic College.

Salary: $78,801 – $118,063 yearly per CEMEA 2022 Agreement

Commencing January 2027, this is a full-time, ongoing position.

About the Role

We are seeking forward-thinking educators who are passionate about inspiring young people and committed to excellence in teaching, learning, wellbeing, and Catholic education.

The successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community
• Highly developed communication, planning, decision-making and negotiation skills.
• The ability to contribute positively to a collaborative professional culture
• Appropriate expertise and experience in the areas of Teaching & Learning.
• Demonstrated experience in leading best practice in the management of people and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to build capacity in others.

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor of Education or equivalent)
• A strong commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of the College
• Ability to implement differentiated learning and use contemporary technology to support student outcomes
• An ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• An eagerness to learn.

Special Requirements

• St Francis Catholic College promotes the safety, well‑being, and inclusion of all children; therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred.

Why Join St Francis Catholic College?

Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging, including a paid flexible leave day per school year
• Discounted school fees for staff with children attending the College
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free confidential counselling support
• Access to the College gym (available upon induction, before and after school)
• Professional development opportunities and encouraged career progression
• A strong culture of wellbeing, support, and collaboration across both campuses

Applications close: Friday 13 November 2026 at 3pm.

Please note that we may review applications and conduct interviews as they are received.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, well‑being, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire a Working with Children's Check and National Police Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

St Francis Catholic College is committed to providing every child with a Child Safe environment and is committed to a vigorous and proactive Child Safety Culture.