<p><i>We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our vibrant community in 2027. Our school community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. This position is a full-time 1.0 FTE fixed-term parental leave position, commencing&nbsp;in Term 1 on Wednesday 27 January 2027 until the end of the 2027 school year.</i></p> <p>St Columba's Primary School is a progressive co-educational Catholic primary school situated in the community of Elwood and St Kilda West. Student learning and wellbeing are central to who we are.&nbsp;</p> <p>As an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School, we value collaboration, effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving, risk taking and creativity in both our students and staff. We combine innovation with a commitment to knowing every child as an individual. We foster critical thinking, global mindedness, and academic excellence. We ensure our students graduate not just ready for secondary school, but ready for the world.</p> <p>All members of our community work together to fulfill the school's mission&nbsp;to act with compassion and empathy, to respect and care for our world and for the most vulnerable and to promote inclusion and provide community.&nbsp;We are&nbsp;a school that focuses on providing learning that is engaging, rigorous, purposeful and meets the needs of learning for the future.</p> <p>We invite teachers with a growth mindset and a passion for lifelong learning, who are inspired and motivated to work in a contemporary Catholic school context, to apply.</p> <p>We are looking for highly motivated individuals, with strong interpersonal skills, to join our dedicated team. Graduates are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Special Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>a love of learning and teaching</li> <li>knowledge of contemporary pedagogies&nbsp;</li> <li>committed to collaborative planning and working in teams</li> <li>able to respond to the differing learning needs and strengths of all children within a class</li> <li>ability to effectively communicate with parents and support home-school partnerships</li> <li>foster positive relationships between students, families, parish and wider community</li> <li>hold a current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)</li> <li>completed a Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification</li> <li>have an understanding of and commitment to the Catholic identity, ethos and culture of the school&nbsp;</li> <li>accreditation to teach religious education in a Catholic school (or working towards this)</li> <li>experience with and/or a commitment to, the IB PYP is highly desirable but not required</li> <li>sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children</li> </ul> <p><i>The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible.</i></p> <p>Further information on St Columba's is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stcolumbasprimary.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.stcolumbasprimary.org/</a>&nbsp;</p>