Role Description/Criteria

All applicants will require:

- a commitment to the Catholic ethos and to the spiritual, emotional, social and educational wellbeing of all students
- knowledge and ability to teach Religious Education
- a commitment to Child Safety and a knowledge of the Child Safety Standards
- the ability to create conditions for learning to ensure that all students are supported to reach their full potential
- a commitment to personalising learning
- the ability to work as part of a team and plan in a collegial manner
- an understanding of contemporary learning technologies and strategies
- a positive knowledge and understanding of the Victorian curriculum
- the ability to effectively gather, analyse and use data to inform teaching
- effective communication skills
- a willingness to actively contribute to and be part of school and parish life

The successful applicant will have the basic requirements of:

- registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
- accreditation (or willingness to gain accreditation) to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
- adhere to the St Joseph's Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy





The position will begin at the start of Term 1 2027. This is a fixed term position for the 2027 year, with the potential to continue beyond 2027.

Note: You must reside, and have the right to work, in Australia

St Joseph's reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

Application Procedure

Applications should be made in writing including the names of two referees and forwarded via email to the Principal Mrs Sharon Kenyon-Smith. Please provide a cover letter and a resume, in conjunction with the online application form.

Email address: [email protected]

Details:

Address: 571 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn

Phone: 9818 7570

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

Principal: Mrs Sharon Kenyon-Smith

Enquiries: [email protected]

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 10/12/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy - MACS.pdf Child Safety Code of Conduct.pdf Teacher_application_form (5).pdf

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