Role Description/Criteria

At Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School we enjoy a positive and welcoming culture where we celebrate strengths and promote a growth mindset. We are a community dedicated to creating a collaborative culture of learning where children learn to problem solve and think critically and creatively. Our teachers are passionate about children, learning and life and we know that good relationships are at the heart of valuable teaching. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in Literacy and Numeracy whilst nurturing the wellbeing of each student.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part time (0.2 FTE) fixed term position of Classroom Teacher to commence on 27 January 2027, concluding on 26 January 2028. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team based approach to learning and teaching.

Selection Criteria

We require a teacher with the ability to:

- create a safe classroom environment that encourages the full flourishing of each child
- embrace the Catholic ethos of our school
- demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- work and collaborate as part of a professional learning team using data to inform practice
- deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities




- partner with families to provide care and support for students
- foster and value student voice to engage children in their learning
- use digital technologies to enhance innovative and contemporary learning and teaching.

The successful applicant will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.

How to apply

Please include a letter of application that addresses the above selection criteria (maximum of two pages), the Application for Employment Form which includes the names and mobile numbers of three referees. Please submit applications via the 'Apply for Job' button. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date as interviews will take place throughout this application period.

Applications close: 4:00pm, Thursday 12 November 2026

All students attending Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School have the right to feel protected and be safe. The highest possible standard of care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school community.

Application Procedure

Applications are to include a letter of application that addresses the above selection criteria, Application for Employment Form which includes the names and mobile numbers of three referees.

Details:

Address: 9 Centre Dandenong Road
Cheltenham

Phone: 9584 9488

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

Principal: Mr Richard Jacques

Enquiries: [email protected]

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 12/11/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Part-time

OLA Application for Employment Classroom Teacher.doc

📌 2027 0.2 Classroom Teacher - Primary (Cheltenham)
🏢 Our Lady of the Assumption School
📍 Cheltenham