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Classroom Teacher - Ongoing

St Joseph's School - ELSTERNWICK (see more jobs from this school)


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Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 18 September 2025


St Joseph’s seeks a passionate and innovative teacher to join our dynamic team in 2026. Be part of a supportive culture that values excellence, collaboration and care, while shaping the future of every student through evidence-based teaching and a commitment to holistic Catholic education.

<p><strong>Classroom Teacher Position (Ongoing)</strong></p> <p>At St Joseph’s, we are proud of our strong team culture, where staff feel supported, valued, and motivated to achieve their best. We care deeply for our people and foster a collaborative environment built on trust, high expectations, and shared commitment. With a focus on excellence in teaching and learning, we work together to provide the very best outcomes for every student – academically, socially, and emotionally.</p> <p>We are seeking a skilled and innovative classroom teacher to join our school in 2026. The successful applicant will embrace a culture of high expectations, thrive within a dynamic and caring professional community, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to fostering the holistic development of students in a Catholic educational context.</p> <p>Graduates are welcome to apply.</p> <p><strong>Commencement:</strong> 27 January 2026</p> <p><strong>Applicants should demonstrate:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a commitment to evidence-based best practices, with experience in or capacity to enact explicit and direct instruction approaches/strategies</li> <li>an understanding of Structured Literacy</li> <li>strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment</li> <li>the ability to use student assessment information to inform whole-class and targeted small group instruction</li> <li>the ability to promote student wellbeing and engagement</li> <li>the capacity to build and maintain professional, respectful, and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues</li> <li>a firm commitment to Catholic education</li> <li>familiarity with and adherence to the school’s child-safe policy and code of conduct, as well as all other policies relating to child safety</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>accreditation to teach in a Catholic school, or a willingness to obtain accreditation to teach Religion in a Catholic school</li> <li>current VIT registration (or eligibility for graduates)<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Child Safety Commitment: St Joseph's community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p> <p><i>St Joseph’s is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at St Joseph’s.&nbsp;</i></p>
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Application Instructions

<p>Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the contact details of at least two referees, to:</p> <p><strong>Claire Tobin, Principal</strong><br> 📧 <a href="mailto:principal@sjelst.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teacher%20-%20Ongoing%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@sjelst.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p>Applications close: September 18th, 2025.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please note that St Joseph’s reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.</p>