<p><strong>St Mary's School, Geelong has a rich history in providing a quality education that equips students with the necessary knowledge, skills, attributes and behaviours that they will use throughout their lifetime.</strong></p> <p><strong>We are seeking a passionate, highly skilled educator who will embrace the school's vision for evidence-informed practices to&nbsp;join our dedicated staff team. This classroom teaching position is full-time and fixed-term, commencing as soon as possible and concluding on Monday January 26th, 2026.</strong></p> <p><strong>This fixed-term position is for 2025 with a possibility of further employment.</strong></p> <p><br> The successful applicants will have;</p> <ul> <li>a strong commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of Catholic schools</li> <li>the appropriate qualifications, skills and abilities necessary to provide students with rich and rewarding educational experiences, catering for individual needs in an inclusive, open learning environment</li> <li>experience in evidence-informed learning and teaching with the ability to deliver the learning content with passion</li> <li>the ability to work and plan collaboratively as part of a team, sharing the responsibility for improving student outcomes</li> <li>efficient and effective classroom behaviour management strategies</li> <li>strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive partnerships with staff, students and their families</li> <li>a commitment to adopting the school's vision for evidence-informed practices, inclusive of the Science of Reading, designing a knowledge-based curriculum and an Explicit Instruction pedagogical approach, and a willingness to undertake ongoing professional development in these areas.</li> </ul> <p>St Mary's School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. All employees will be required to have a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</p> <p>Salary in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement and available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cecv.catholic.edu.au." rel="nofollow">www.cecv.catholic.edu.au.</a></p> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School</li> <li>current, Teacher Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching</li> <li>completion and submission of the 'Application For Employment' document<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p> <p>Read the St Mary's School Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct on the <a href="http://www.smgeelong.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">school's website</a>.</p> <p>Complete the 'Application For Employment' form</p> <p>Address the following <strong>criteria </strong>in the Cover Letter;</p> <p>1. Your ability to form and maintain positive relationships with staff, students and families&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Your commitment to working collaboratively as part of a high performing team</p> <p>3. Your experience and commitment to teach using evidence-informed practices</p> <p>The application will include a;</p> <ul> <li>completed Application Form</li> <li>Cover Letter describing your suitability for the position, <strong>addressing the above criteria</strong></li> <li>up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with contact details of 3 referees, including that of your current Principal</li> </ul> <p>to Mrs Annice Lappin via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au?subject=2025%20Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20Year%201%2F2%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=2025%20Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20Year%201%2F2%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au?subject=2025%20Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20Year%201%2F2%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smgeelong.catholic.edu.au</a></p>