Homeroom Teacher - 1 Graduate position

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School invites applications for a Graduate teacher commencing January 2027 in an open-plan Primary School setting. You will work with a multi-age class of 27 students, planning with co-teachers and maintaining strong documentation.

Induction, coaching, and extensive professional development are provided. Applicants must hold VIT registration and demonstrate evidence-based teaching strategies and explicit teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Must have VIT registration (teaching),
• Graduate teacher with evidence-based teaching background
• Experience with explicit teaching practices preferred
• Strong collaboration and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lesson preparation and planning with co-teacher
• Assessment and report writing
• Duties as part of primary classroom team
• Maintain compliance with Child Safety Standards

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

Commencing in January 2027, the successful applicant will join an open-plan Primary School setting. The position is for a multi-age classroom of 27 students. We seek a collaborative team player committed to the best interests of the school and its students. We will provide comprehensive induction and handover at the start of the role. The position involves working closely with the current Homeroom teachers, where effective communication and strong documentation skills are essential. Responsibilities will include lesson preparation, assessment, report writing, and other teaching duties in partnership with your co-teacher. The school follows the Victorian Curriculum, as well as the MACS Religious Education Curriculum. We are seeking Graduate teachers who believe in evidence-based teaching strategies and have experience in explicit teaching practices. You'll have the opportunity to receive:

• DIBELS professional development
• Training in Playberry Laser Literacy, EMP program, Knowledge Rich units
• Ongoing instructional coaching
• Planning release each week in a collaborative team setting
• Extensive training in Positive Behaviours for Learning and professional development

All applicants must demonstrate compliance with Child Safety Standards and hold current VIT registration. In applying for a position at St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School, you will be required to provide certain personal information to enable the consideration of your application. Any personal information submitted will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the School’s Privacy Policy, which is available on our website. Our community is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care.