Role Description/Criteria

Role Description

St John's Primary School is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher for a full-time classroom teaching position for the 2027 school year. This is a contract position for a parental leave replacement.

Key Criteria The applicant will assume all classroom duties expected of a teacher, including, but not limited to, the following:

- Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, and active support for the values, ethos, and mission of the Catholic school and the Catholic Church, fostering a faith-filled and supportive learning workplace.
- Expert knowledge and application of current educational research, contemporary learning theories, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 to design and deliver high-quality learning programs.
- Be committed to embedding the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement frameworks, utilising evidence-based, explicit teaching methodologies to maximise student outcomes.
- High-level skills in integrating digital technologies into educational practice to enhance student learning, engagement, and digital literacy.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across the entire school community (students, staff, parents, and parish)
- Strong commitment to fostering team-oriented team processes, with the ability to initiate, support, and lead change aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Additional Requirements:



Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent;

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration;

Appropriate first aid qualifications (HLTAID003 or equivalent) are desirable;

Religious Education Accreditation - preferred but not essential;

Knowledge of the Multilit Program is advantageous, or experience with other phonics-based approaches to reading, writing and spelling; and The successful applicant must hold a strong commitment to promoting child safety, student wellbeing, and inclusive practices in accordance with the Child Safety Standards.

Application process:

Please address your application to Mrs Maree Summers, Acting Principal. Applications must include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees and a cover letter that includes a response to the criteria.

Application Procedure

Please address your application to Mrs Maree Summers, Acting Principal. It must include a current curriculum vitae listing the contact details of two professional referees, including the last principal you worked for, and a cover letter that responds to the criteria. No Overseas Applicants. Must have a current VIT registration.

Details:

Address: 14 Jayne Street

Frankston East

Phone: 9789 9794

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

Principal: Mrs Maree Summers (Acting)

Enquiries: [email protected]

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 20/11/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full time

📌 Classroom Teacher (Frankston)
🏢 St John'S School
📍 Frankston