Classroom Teacher

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Avenue (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School in Tarneit invites applications for a teacher commencing in 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, strong interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Registration with VIT and accreditation to teach Religious Education, or willingness to undertake this in the future, are essential.

Qualifications

• VIT registration is required.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education or willingness to undertake in future.
• Strong classroom management and differentiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Catholic education aligned with the school ethos.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse learner needs and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and the faith community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Catholic ethos

Education

VIT Registration

Religious Education accreditation

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Tarneit and opened in 2015. The school belongs to the Parish of St Andrew’s Werribee and falls under the governance of Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS) who is the ultimate employer of staff within our organisation. Our school prides itself on placing great importance on a fair balance between the needs of our students and reasonable teacher workloads. We value a holistic approach, combining high-quality curriculum resources with teacher expertise, creativity and professional judgement to meet the needs of all learners. Those wishing to seek more information or tour the school prior to submitting an application are welcome to contact us.

Our vision states:

Through the guidance of God, we at St John the Apostle aspire to create a positive culture, where all members of our community are welcomed, valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

Qualifications / Role Requirements

We are currently seeking a teacher who is able to commence in 2027. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate:

• A Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of the students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and a willingness to be flexible
• The capacity to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• The ability to differentiate their teaching and make adjustments according to student needs
• An understanding of the curriculum and the skills of an effective teacher
• Strong classroom management and a talent for promoting positive student behaviour.

Special Requirements

• VIT Registration
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or a willingness to undertake this into the future.

Salary

• Salaries are based on a scale determined by years of experience
• Confirmation of where applicants sit on this scale is determined after a formal salary assessment performed by Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS)