Classroom Teacher

St Marianne Cope Catholic Primary School

Mount Atkinson, VIC 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 July 2025


A fabulous opportunity awaits! St Marianne Cope Catholic Primary School, is a brand new school opening in 2026. We are seeking passionate, committed educators to join our founding teaching team, from Foundation through to Year 6. This is a very exciting opportunity – and a unique challenge – to help shape the culture, learning environment, and Catholic identity of a school from the ground up.

<p>We are looking for teachers who are:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Faith-filled and mission-driven</strong>, ready to build and nurture a vibrant Catholic community.</li> <li><strong>Collaborative and collegial</strong>, willing to work with others and with leadership to bring a shared vision to life.</li> <li><strong>Open to new learning</strong>, flexible, adaptable and excited to grow professionally.</li> <li><strong>Generous and wholehearted</strong>, ready to give of themselves to create a school where every child is known, valued, and supported.</li> <li><strong>Innovative and resilient</strong>, able to thrive and problem-solve with limited initial resources.</li> <li><strong>Committed to excellence and equity</strong>, in line with the MACS Strategic Plan – so that all children can truly flourish.</li> </ul> <p>At St Marianne Cope, you won’t just be joining a school – you’ll be helping to&nbsp;<i>create</i> it.</p> <p>If you’re an educator who believes in the power of community, Catholic education, and striving for the very best for every learner, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will demonstrate:</p> <ol> <li>A strong commitment to the ethos, values, and mission of Catholic education.</li> <li>Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (or a willingness to obtain).</li> <li>Proven ability to plan, implement, and assess effective and engaging teaching and learning programs in line with the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li> <li>Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.</li> <li>A passion for building a new school community and the resilience to navigate the challenges of a start-up environment.</li> <li>High expectations for all learners and a commitment to excellence and equity in education.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)</li> <li>Relevant teaching qualification(s)</li> <li>Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School (or willing to obtain this)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>To apply, please submit:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria</li> <li>A current CV with contact details, VIT number and three referees (one being your current/last principal)<br><br> &nbsp;</li> </ul>

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<p>Please email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jbyrne@smcmountatkinson.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jbyrne@smcmountatkinson.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:jbyrne@smcmountatkinson.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jbyrne@smcmountatkinson.catholic.edu.au</a> and include a cover letter, a current CV and 3 referees, one being your current/recent principal.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>