Classroom Teacher Full-time - Junior Primary (Parental Leave - 12 month contract 2027)

About the role

St Bernadette's Primary School embraces the richness and diversity of its multicultural community. We value strong partnerships between students, families, staff and the parish. Our Catholic faith and identity, our learning and teaching and the wellbeing of all is at the heart of all we do. The school is seeking a motivated and dedicated teacher to join the community as a full‑time Classroom Teacher – Junior Primary. This is a Parental Leave replacement position for the 2027 school year, beginning on Wednesday 27 January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic values and ethos.
• Apply expertise in contemporary learning and teaching practices and assessment, including an understanding of the Vision for Instruction (MACS) and the Vision for Engagement (MACS) and use of data to differentiate learning.
• Show a strong commitment to wellbeing for learning and inclusion.
• Collaborate and actively contribute to a team‑focused environment.
• Display willingness to be open and responsive to new learning.
• Build strong links and partnerships with families and the community.
• Uphold Child Safety and Wellbeing Standards and promote the emotional and educational wellbeing of students.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to the Catholic faith and to Catholic Education.
• Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School (desired).
• Recent success and experience as a classroom teacher/leader.
• Current VIT registration, inclusive of a Criminal Record check.
• Strong commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing Standards and a commitment to the emotional and educational wellbeing of students.

Skills

• Expertise in contemporary learning and teaching practices and assessment.
• Understanding of the Vision for Instruction (MACS) and the Vision for Engagement (MACS).
• Ability to use data to differentiate learning.
• Commitment to wellbeing for learning and inclusion.
• Ability to collaborate and actively contribute to a team‑focused environment.
• Willingness to be open and responsive to new learning.
• Passion for building strong links and partnerships with families and the community.