Classroom Teacher
About the Role
St Joseph’s Primary School is small school, rich on community and inclusion (Little School with a Big Heart) with an enrolment of 30 students. Our team works collaboratively, planning together and supporting each other to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
Classroom Teacher: 1 x Part-time positions (FTE 0.2)
Period: Fixed Term
Commencement Date: 11th May 2026
Teaching and Learning Philosophy
At St Joseph’s a Science of Reading approach is engaged to explicitly teach the skills for reading. Evidence based approaches are used across all curriculum areas, with our students experiencing systematic sequential learning to support their academic growth. Our teaching staff work collaboratively each week to assess, plan and enact learning opportunities. Regular opportunities to reflect on their impact are inbuilt. The school community has experienced staff ready to support a new team member to embed them in the ‘St Joey’s Way’.
Catholic Identity
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education. All teachers are welcome to apply (experienced teachers and graduates, Catholic and non-Catholic) and will be supported to understand and enact the Catholic ethos. Staff are supported to gain accreditation to Religious Education teach in a Catholic School within the first four years (paid release and training fees covered).
Child Safety
St Joseph’s Primary School is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment of all students. We work diligently to protect the well-being of every child. Everyone involved in our school community provides plays a vital role in promoting and ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. Staff and students live the school-wide expectations of Caring for Self, Caring for Others, and Caring for our Environment every day.
This is a teaching position under the DOSCEL 2022 Enterprise award. Scheduled class time in 2026 is 21 face to face teaching hours per week.
The successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration – full or provisional.
We are in a position to support a graduate to full registration.
How to apply
Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found by contacting Principal, Mrs Kirsten Daly.
Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and the attached application with three professional referees. Application for Employment Classroom Teacher 2026 are to be emailed to principal@stjorbost.catholic.edu.au
Applications close 1st May 2026. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
St Joseph’s Catholic 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.