An exciting opportunity for a graduate teacher to join a supportive school environment and develop their teaching practice. The successful applicant will deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences, build positive relationships with students and families, and contribute to the wider school community. This fixed-term position provides valuable experience and professional development for an early-career teacher.
Fixed Term Classroom Teacher - Graduate Position
About the Role
This role will provide a graduate teacher with an exciting opportunity to begin their teaching career in a supportive and collaborative school environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating engaging learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs, abilities and interests of students.
Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, the graduate teacher will be supported to develop their classroom practice, build positive relationships with students and families, and contribute to the wider life of the school. The role provides opportunities to apply university learning in a practical classroom setting while developing confidence, professional knowledge and effective teaching strategies.
Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:
To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children;
To provide students with a rich and engaging educational experience;
Ensure the delivery of curriculum that reaches and engages students with a diverse range of educational abilities and backgrounds;
Establishing a protected, inclusive and positive classroom environment that supports student engagement and wellbeing.
Developing positive and respectful relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider school community.




Participating in professional learning, mentoring and opportunities for ongoing development.

Benefits:
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
Building strong connections to community;
A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
Excellent professional development opportunities.

Key Selection Criteria
Understanding and Commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission;
Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration);
Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and the AITSL standards with best practice, evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning;
Evidence of effective strategies for fostering a safe and positive classroom environment;
Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.

Applicants will be required to submit:
Cover letter
Resume

For a confidential discussion about the role contact:
The Principal on: ************ ******
Applications close 25/10/26
School commitment to child safety.
Guided by our vision of "the pursuit of fullness of life for all," DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.

Applicant Information Pack
At St. Brendan's, the child is at the heart of all that we do and every decision we make. We know our students well and meet them at their point of need in all facets of their learning, ensuring academic, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth. Small class sizes offer individual tailored learning experiences and a safe, caring environment for students to reach their potential.

📌 Classroom Teacher - Graduate Position - Fixed Term (Victoria)
🏢 School
📍 Victoria