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About the School
St.Vincent's is a proud learning community and is seeking high quality candidates driven to enact our Strategic Intent:
"We know our students which enables us to support and provide them with a consistent, safe and faith-filled community equipping them to be engaged and successful learners."
Our school has 220 engaged students and is richly blessed with a proud community that is diverse and exciting. Following in the mission of Jesus to love one another, we live the school-wide expectations of respect, responsibility, resilience and safety.
The school community is currently structured into ten composite classes across our newly opened classrooms. The most extensive building program in our school's history was completed mid-2023 which has provided beautiful, tech-rich learning spaces. Our building project also had a deliberate focus on creating optimal employee facilities with a variety of spaces for staff to work and relax. Our teams work collaboratively, planning together and supporting each other to ensure the best outcomes for our students in an exciting professional environment. We nurture and support our current and future leaders, placing high regard on post-graduate studies. We value colleagues who are passionate, keen to learn and wish to develop their expertise. The school community has experienced staff ready to support new team members.
About the Role
Classroom Teacher
Full-time Ongoing (Part-time considered for the right candidates)
Commence Term 1 2026
Duties and responsibilities:
* Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting student progress in key learning areas
* Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
* Implement effective student management consistent with the school's strategic plan
Benefits:
* Work in a team with exceptional teachers
* The latest IT and resources in each classroom
* Salary advancements with a new EBA commencing in 2026
* Workload management benefits beyond EBA
* Annual leave loading
* Salary Packaging
Essential Knowledge and Experience
* VIT registration
* Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is an advantage.
* Exemplary teaching practice with proven classroom management practice
* Comprehensive knowledge of current educational needs and achievement standards
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
How to apply
Further information on this exciting opportunity can be obtained by contacting Principal Dave Cooper, phone or via email
Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. All applications are to be submitted via SEEK.
Applications close: October 6th 2025
Please note: The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
St Vincent's Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School's Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children. The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and all new staff must have valid WWCC credentials.
Our staff demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. We welcome applicants with experience working within Catholic Education but also give a commitment to warmly welcoming new staff from other sectors.
The school acknowledges and celebrates the Gunai-Kurnai people on whose land our school operates.