Erasmus Primary School is currently seeking applicants for a Classroom Teacher position commencing January, 2026.
A position has become available for a full-time Primary School Year 3 Class Teachercommencing January 2026.
Erasmus Primary School is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational school of primary education with just over 96 students. Established in 1996 by the School of Philosophy Melbourne, it is part of a worldwide network of schools that all share the same guiding ethos, which acknowledges that every person shares the same universal essence and that given the right conditions, all have the capacity to grow to their full potential.
The school offers philosophy, meditation and mindfulness practices. All children and staff sit down together daily to eat a freshly prepared, vegetarian morning tea and lunch.
We aim to realise our motto, Let Your Light Shine. We aim to let the light of each and every child shine.
Class Teacher
The Class Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering lessons in line with the Australian curriculum. The Class Teacher will have a well-developed understanding of the School's philosophy, values, ethos and vision and actively uphold and promote these. The Class Teacher needs to have a passion for enabling children to become confident and expressive communicators who can think creatively and work collaboratively. He or she also needs to have a genuine understanding of the social, emotional and cognitive development of primary-aged children.
Every lesson begins from a point of stillness, heightening and deepening the experience and the ability to focus wholeheartedly on the task at hand.
Education at Erasmus aims to inspire each student with a love of learning. Working with attention and intelligence on tasks using a range of skills and techniques, students experiment and explore, allowing natural creativity and ability to flow.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
* A love of learning and teaching primary-aged children
* An affinity with and commitment to the philosophy and values of the school
* A preparedness to model and practise a Growth Mindset approach to learning
* Sound teaching and curriculum experience and working knowledge of the Australian Curriculum
* Experience as a Class Teacher at the primary level
* Understanding of contemporary learning and teaching practices
* Positive behaviour management strategies
* Conflict management and resolution skills
* Able to demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative team situation
* Ability to work and share in a vibrant school community
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent listening, speaking and written communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Problem-solving and decision-making skills
* Capacity for self-reflection.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Develop a strong sense of connection and belonging for each child
* Support each child to master a love of learning with enthusiasm and creativity.
* Respectfully and carefully support each child to develop self-mastery
* Provide each child with appropriate and meaningful challenges and feedback to support them in refining their skills.
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
* Current VIT registration
* Bachelor of Education or higher
* Experience as a Class Teacher at the primary level preferred.
* Knowledge and experience of Growth Mindset approach highly regarded.
We welcome and encourage applicants with a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience to apply.
Applications, including a resume and covering letter, should be addressed to the Principal and emailed to by Wednesday 17 December 2026.