Classroom Teacher

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Newgate Street; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd invites applications for a qualified teacher to join St John's Primary School as a full-time classroom teacher for the 2027 school year, replacing a parental leave.

The successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to Catholic values, implement Victorian Curriculum 2.0, and apply MACS Vision for Instruction with explicit teaching. Strong digital literacy and collaborative leadership with staff, parents, and parish are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic school values and a faith-filled learning environment.
• Expert knowledge of Victorian Curriculum 2.0 to design high-quality learning programs.
• Commitment to embedding MACS Vision for Instruction and Engagement with explicit teaching methodologies.
• Strong ability to integrate digital technologies to enhance learning and digital literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with students, staff, parents and parish.
• Proven ability to lead change aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) and VIT registration.
• HLTAID003 or equivalent first aid qualifications desirable; Religious Education Accreditation preferred; Multilit knowledge or phonics-based reading approaches advantageous.
• Commitment to child safety, student wellbeing, and inclusive practices per Child Safety Standards.

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

St John's Primary School is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher for a full-time classroom teaching position for the 2027 school year. This is a contract position for a parental leave replacement.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, and active support for the values, ethos, and mission of the Catholic school and the Catholic Church, fostering a faith-filled and supportive learning environment.
• Expert knowledge and application of current educational research, contemporary learning theories, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 to design and deliver high-quality learning programs.
• Be committed to embedding the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement frameworks, utilising evidence-based, explicit teaching methodologies to maximise student outcomes.
• High-level skills in integrating digital technologies into educational practice to enhance student learning, engagement, and digital literacy.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across the entire school community (students, staff, parents, and parish)
• Strong commitment to fostering collaborative team processes, with the ability to initiate, support, and lead change aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Additional Requirements

Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent; Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration; Appropriate first aid qualifications (HLTAID003 or equivalent) are desirable; Religious Education Accreditation - preferred but not essential; Knowledge of the Multilit Program is advantageous, or experience with other phonics-based approaches to reading, writing and spelling; andThe successful applicant must hold a strong commitment to promoting child safety, student wellbeing, and inclusive practices in accordance with the Child Safety Standards.

Application process

Please address your application to Mrs Maree Summers, Acting Principal. Applications must include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees and a cover letter that includes a response to the criteria.

Application Procedure

Please address your application to Mrs Maree Summers, Acting Principal. It must include a current curriculum vitae listing the contact details of two professional referees, including the last principal you worked for, and a cover letter that responds to the criteria. No Overseas Applicants. Must have a current VIT registration.