Role Description/Criteria

Key Responsibilities of this role:

- a strong commitment to Catholic education and the ethos of Catholic schools.
- a solid commitment to child safety, including maintaining best practices to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
- establish a positive, inclusive, calm and orderly classroom environment in alignment with MACS Vision for Engagement.
- teach, model and implement responsive teaching techniques and school-wide routines in alignment with MACS Vision for Instruction.
- a strong committment to collaborate effectively with colleagues, including analysis of student data to inform planning.
- implement individual learning adjustments and support strategies where required.

Special Requirements:

- Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
- Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic Primary School is desirable or a willingness to obtain accrediatation.
- Have read and be committed to maintaining the standards set out in our MACS Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policies.
- Successful teachers will be required to have a sound understanding of the 11 Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
- Completion and submission of the 'Application For Employment' document.

Application Procedures Application Procedures The application will include a;

- Completed Application Form
- A one-page Cover Letter describing your suitability for the position,




- up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with contact details of 3 referees, including that of your current Principal or a Principal from placement
- Short responses (no more than one page) to the following 3 Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and a willingness to support the values and vision of St Robert’s.
2. Build positive relationships with students and create a safe, supportive and well-managed classroom.
3. Work collaboratively with staff and families and contribute to the Catholic life and wider community of St Robert’s.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our school website, view videos of teacher practice and understand our approach to teching and learning. Please note: Applicants who demonstate a strong alignment with our school's vision may be interviewed and appointed before the advertised closing date.

Please email all documents to [email protected]

Details:

Address: 13 Nicholas Street

Newtown

Phone: 5221 1075

Website: https://www.srnewtown.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Miss Rebecca O'Leary

Enquiries: [email protected]

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 02/10/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time

St Robert's Classroom Teacher_Application for Employment Form St Robert's Primary School.pdf MACS - Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.pdf St Robert's Child Safety Code of Conduct.pdf

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