Classroom Teacher

St Mary's School - Malvern East

MALVERN EAST, VIC 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 September 2025


St Mary's School is seeking a full time classroom teacher to join our growing school community. This fixed-term position will commence in Term Four, 2025

<p>Salary: $79,589 - $118,063 Based on experience in accordance with the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (<i>CEMEA</i>)</p> <p>St Mary’s School is an integral part of the faith community of Malvern East.&nbsp;St Mary’s School is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at St Mary’s School.</p> <p><i>We are currently seeking a full time classroom teacher for a middle or upper class to commence in Term 4, 2025.</i></p> <p>Candidates must have an ability to plan, work and learn in a team environment. They must also have excellent classroom management skills and have a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and contemporary pedagogues.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Job description:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Nurture each student’s development and relationship with God</li> <li>Model and bear witness to the Catholic faith</li> <li>Commit to create communities of learning which engage our students with a Catholic faith that is filled with life, hope and meaning within a diverse context&nbsp;</li> <li>Promote the Wellbeing and engagement of all students, demonstrating and modelling a growth mindset and resilient behaviours in line with the school cornerstones&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide a safe environment and support the school’s commitment to a zero tolerance of abuse of any kind&nbsp;</li> <li>Build and value partnerships with parents and the wider community</li> <li>Use the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and Renewed RE curriculum to provide opportunities for deep learning across curriculum boundaries, engaging students in collaboration, critical thinking, communication and creativity</li> <li>Use data to inform the learning and teaching cycle and differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all students at all times</li> <li>Provide continuous and accurate feedback to learners&nbsp;</li> <li>Reflect on their own practice, using the AITSL framework, and document, monitor and peer review personal goals to support ongoing learning</li> <li>Use digital technologies in a safe and innovative way</li> <li>Work collaboratively across the school community</li> <li>Support the vision and mission of St Mary’s School, and demonstrate proactive practices to support the implementation of the School Improvement Plan and Annual Action Plans</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, and utilise evidence based learning approaches</li> <li>Display a commitment to building a contemporary learning environment founded in the principles of the MACS 2030: Vision for Instruction</li> <li>Be passionate about using authentic purpose to inspire and drive integrated units of inquiry and STEM that transcend the traditional boundaries of the classroom</li> <li>Demonstrate professional practice and behaviour according to the VIT Standards of Professional Practice, the Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct and the AITSL Framework</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Skills/Experience required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification.</li> <li>A strong commitment to Catholic education.</li> <li>An ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.</li> <li>An ability to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters for the needs of all students.</li> <li>An eagerness to learn.</li> <li>An enthusiasm to implement a differentiated curriculum and use modern technology to support student learning.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Special Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>St Mary’s School promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children; therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.</li> <li>The successful applicant will hold the Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.</li> <li>Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred.</li> <li>Contact details of two referees.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Please email your resume and cover letter to Acting Principal, Ms Lauren Jones (<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:principal@smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>principal@smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:principal@smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au</a></u>).&nbsp;</p> <p>Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.</p> <p>Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.</p>
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<p><strong>APPLICATIONS</strong></p> <p>* <u>Email your resume and cover letter</u> to the Acting Principal - Ms Lauren Jones <a href="mailto:principal@smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smmalverneast.catholic.edu.au</a></p>