Classroom Teacher (0.6 FTE - Fixed Term)

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Torquay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

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 include commitment to Catholic ethos, child safety and wellbeing, and use of evidence-informed practice with data to inform teaching. Accreditation in Religious Education is preferred, with VIT registration required and graduates

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic ethos, mission and values of the school.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing and to school codes.
• All applicants welcome, including graduates.

Skills

Catholic ethos commitment

Child safety and wellbeing

Evidence-informed teaching

Data-driven instruction

Calm learning environments with PBL

Collaboration and communication

Education

Victorian Institute of Teaching registration (incl. provisional)

Religious Education accreditation preferred or willingness to obtain

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

Role 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.

Application Procedures

Applications due by 4pm on Thursday 1st October 2026. Must be submitted via email to: [e-mail]. Visit Us: https://www.sttorquay.catholic.edu.au/