<p>St. Martin de Porres School Avondale Heights is looking for a classroom teacher for 2026.&nbsp;</p> <p>Year level to be decided, graduate teachers welcome to apply.</p> <p>St Martin de Porres School is an integral part of the faith community of Avondale Heights.&nbsp;St Martin de Porres School is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS).</p> <p><i>We are currently seeking a full time classroom teacher beginning Term 1 2026.</i></p> <p>Candidates must have an ability to plan, work and learn in a team environment. They must have excellent classroom management skills and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and the MACS Vision for Instruction.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Role 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>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 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 in partnership with a coach, and document, monitor and peer review personal goals to support ongoing learning</li> <li>Work collaboratively across the school community and in a team</li> <li>Support the vision and mission of St Martin de Porres School</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, and utilise evidence based learning approaches</li> <li>Be committed to building a learning environment founded in the principles of the MACS 2030: Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement</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>Qualifications Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Education</li> <li>A strong commitment to Catholic education</li> <li>VIT Registration</li> <li>Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred</li> <li>Contact details of three referees</li> </ul> <p>Please email your resume and cover letter to Principal, Ms Stefanie Harvey (<a href="mailto:principal@smavondaleheights.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smavondaleheights.catholic.edu.au</a>)</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</p>