2027 Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher - Primary

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 November 2026

In 2027 we are growing by 30 students and we will have over 300 students enrolled at OLA This is an exciting time for our school and we are looking for passionate, experienced and collaborative classroom teacher to be part of our great community.

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 good 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 permanent (1.0 FTE) ongoing position of Classroom Teacher to commence on 27 January 2027. 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 including extension
- 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 creative and contemporary learning and teaching.

The successful applicant will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.

All students attending Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School have the right to feel safe 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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

277 Students
23 TeachingStaff
8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Welcome to Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Primary School, Cheltenham. We are a Child Safe school promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are located 20km south of the centre of Melbourne. We are proud of our Catholic faith and tradition and this underpins all areas of school life as evidenced by relationships, language and rituals. The connection with our parish is strong and this reputation is highly valued in the wider community.

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📌 2027 Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 Our Lady of the Assumption School
📍 Melbourne