Teacher (Primary and Middle Years)

North-Eastern Montessori School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North-Eastern Montessori School in St Helena, Victoria, seeks a reflective educator for our primary and middle years programs. You will build strong relationships, bring learning to life, and support students to develop curiosity, independence, and confidence.

Qualifications include current VIT registration and relevant teaching credentials; Montessori qualifications or experience are highly regarded. The role offers a fixed-term 1 year basis with potential for transition to a full-time ongoing

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualifications and current VIT registration.
• Experience in primary and/or middle years education.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to respond to diverse learning needs.
• A warm, inclusive approach, combining high expectations with care.
• A collaborative mindset and flexibility to contribute across year levels.
• A commitment to student wellbeing, professional growth and constructive partnerships with families.
• Montessori qualifications or experience would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Teach across primary and middle years programs.
• Build strong relationships and bring learning to life to develop curiosity, independence and confidence.
• Collaborate across year levels to support program needs.
• Contribute to student wellbeing and partnerships with families.

Skills

VIT registration

Primary and/or middle years experience

Curriculum knowledge

Collaborative mindset

Student wellbeing

Education

Teaching qualification

Montessori qualification or experience

Job description

North-Eastern Montessori School (NEMS) welcomes applications from passionate, adaptable educators interested in teaching within our primary and middle years programs.

We are seeking a reflective teacher who builds strong relationships, brings learning to life and supports students to develop curiosity, independence and confidence.

Teaching responsibilities will be determined with consideration of the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and strengths, alongside the school’s staffing and program needs.

About you

• Relevant teaching qualifications and current VIT registration.
• Experience in primary and/or middle years education.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to respond to diverse learning needs.
• A warm, inclusive approach, combining high expectations with care.
• A collaborative mindset and flexibility to contribute across year levels.
• A commitment to student wellbeing, professional growth and constructive partnerships with families.

Montessori qualifications or experience would be highly regarded. We also welcome applications from educators interested in developing their understanding and practice of Montessori education.

Join our community

Located in St Helena, North-Eastern Montessori School offers an established Montessori environment where purposeful learning, respect and belonging underpin our approach.

What we Offer

At North-Eastern we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment thatvalues the health and wellbeing of all staff andprovides excellent professional development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary package at above-award level.For this position we offer salary will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

To find out more about our wonderful School, including the Middle Years Program, please visit our website www.northeastern.vic.edu.au

Employment basis

Fixed-term for 1 year, with the potential to transition to a full-time ongoing position.

Commencement

27th Jan 2027

Applications close

20th Nov 2026

North-Eastern Montessori Schoolis a committed advocate for child safety, inclusion and wellbeing. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse. All potential employees will be required to comply with the School’s Code of Conduct, and Child Safe Policy.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.