Year 3 Class Teacher

School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joachim's School in Melbourne is seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic classroom teacher to commence 27 January, 2027.

The role requires building strong relationships with students, staff and parents, and using contemporary teaching methods aligned to the Victorian Curriculum. The successful candidate will reflect on practice with data and engage in ongoing professional learning while contributing to team planning and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum and data-informed practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
• Catholic ethos understanding (desirable for RE accreditation).

Responsibilities

• Teach primary students and contribute to planning and evaluation.
• Use innovative teaching and learning practices.
• Reflect on practice using data to improve student learning.
• Support safety, wellbeing and protection of children.

Skills

Relationship building

Curriculum knowledge

Data-driven practice

Professional learning

Team planning

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 November 2026

St. Joachim's School are seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic and committed classroom teacher to commence on 27th January, 2027.Essential requirements are the ability to:Build strong relationships with students, staff and parentsUse innovative and contemporary teaching and learning practicesReflect on practice and use data to improve student learningHave a sound knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum and embrace ongoing professional learningActively contribute to team planning and evaluation

Special Requirements:

• Support the Catholic ethos of the school
• Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is highly desirable

Be committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in their care

St. Joachim's School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

329 Students
26 TeachingStaff
13 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St. Joachim’s School provides an extensive curriculum which ensures our students grow spiritually, academically, emotionally and physically in a caring faith community. We proudly celebrate our Catholic Faith by immersing students in rich liturgical experiences within our school and parish community.Together with the family/school partnership we seek to nurture the students to become happy, purposeful and compassionate citizens.