Primary Teaching Positions

St Patrick’s Primary School; Greet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution is seeking a full-time Classroom Teacher for the 2026 school year. The successful candidate will monitor student progress, implement effective teaching strategies, and collaborate with staff in a supportive environment. Ideal applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of experience level, with roles also available for PE and Language specialists. The position offers a salary range from $79,589 to $118,063 AUD.

Benefits

Salary packaging

Flexible leave days

Parental leave – 16 weeks

Dedicated support from school leadership

Community social events

Qualifications

• Must have VIT registration and the right to work in Australia.
• Experience in Catholic education is beneficial but not essential.
• Capability to implement effective student management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report student progress in key learning areas.
• Implement strategies for achieving student learning outcomes.
• Participate in planning and delivering educational programs.

Skills

Exemplary teaching practice with proven classroom management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of current educational needs

Education

VIT registration

Accreditation to teach Religious Education

Job description

St Patricks School, 2 Merrick St, Stratford VIC 3862, Australia

St Patrick’s Primary School is situated in Stratford, East Gippsland, on the Princes Highway in the Shire of Wellington. Stratford has a population of over 3,000 and is a thriving town nestled on the banks of the Avon River on the lands of the Gunaikurnai peoples. The town services the local regional community and travellers. Stratford's principal industries are dairying, sheep, cattle and vegetable crops. The town has numerous coffee shops and cafes, including a cellar door.

St Patrick’s Primary School opened in 1864 and has a proud history throughout the region. Currently, St Patrick’s has an enrolment of 163 students and is richly blessed with a supportive community. Our teams work collaboratively, planning together and supporting each other to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

We have several positions available to commence at the beginning of the 2026 school year. These are a mixture of classroom teaching and specialist roles, which include PE and Language. Opportunities for full and part time positions are available.

Classroom Teacher:Full-time position (Fixed term – 12 months)

Commencement Date: 27 January 2026

We encourage teachers of all levels to apply including Graduate Teachers and Permission to Teach

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting student progress in key learning areas
• Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
• implement effective student management consistent with the school’s strategic plan
• Salary earning, $79,589 - $118,063
• Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)
• Annual leave loading
• Salary Packaging
• Flexible leave day
• Parental leave – 16 weeks
• Parental leave superannuation up to 52 weeks
• Dedicated support from school leadership
• Social events to create community with staff and families
• A strong team culture based on relationships and trust

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• VIT registration
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is an advantage.
• Exemplary teaching practice with proven classroom management practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of current educational needs and achievement standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team building and mentoring skills.

At St Patrick’s Primary School our students are at the centre of everything that we do. Our team of dedicated teachers and education support staff work together to promote and provide a diverse range of learning opportunities aimed at developing the whole child, with a focus on their spiritual, academic, social, physical and emotional development.

Our school community is a welcoming and happy place where students will be nurtured to become independent and responsible learners who have the dispositions and skills equipping them to become active and adaptive citizens of the 21st Century.

Our staff demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. We welcome applicants with experience working within Catholic Education but also give a commitment to warmly welcoming new staff from other sectors or non-education backgrounds.

St Patrick’s Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current VIT registration.

St. Patrick’s is a vibrant school community that prides itself on being a welcoming place. Our school provides a quality education of the whole child by offering a purposeful and challenging curriculum. The wellbeing of all members of the school community is paramount. We believe positive relationships that promote respect and inclusion underpin student success at school.

Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications are to be emailed to [e-mail]

Applications close 10 October 2025. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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