Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time Applications Close: 15 November 2026 St Patrick’s Primary School is seeking a part-time classroom teacher 0.4FTE for a 12-month leave replacement position, commencing 27 January 2027. Experienced and graduate teachers are warmly invited to apply. Description/Summary St Patrick’s Primary School is seeking a part-time classroom teacher for a 12-month leave replacement position, commencing 27 January 2027. Experienced and graduate teachers are warmly invited to apply.
About the Role
At St Patrick's Primary School, Ballarat, we are a vibrant Catholic learning community committed to nurturing the potential of every child. Guided by our motto, "To Love is To Serve," we provide a rich, inclusive and faith-filled environment where students and staff thrive together. Some of the
key responsibilities
of this role include:
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to Catholic education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children.
- Providing students with engaging, high-quality learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence and achievement.
- Delivering evidence-informed teaching that meets the diverse learning needs of every student.
- Contributing positively to our collaborative professional culture through teamwork, reflection, and continuous improvement.
- Supporting the holistic development of students through strong relationships with families and the wider school community.
- A welcoming and supportive Catholic school community with a strong sense of belonging.
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly cooperative and innovative staff committed to excellence in learning and teaching.
- Ongoing professional learning and leadership development within a culture that values growth and shared expertise.
- A beautiful Ballarat location with strong community connections. Applicants are asked to submit:
- A current resume, including three referees (one being your current employer) Enquiries For a confidential discussion
about the role
, please contact: Ben Shields Principal, St Patrick's Primary School, Ballarat 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. Affiliation: Catholic Teaching Level: Primary Gender: Coed 243 Students 20 TeachingStaff 12 Non-Teaching Staff Single School With its origins dating back to the early history of Ballarat, St. Patrick’s is both rich in its history and contemporary in its outlook. We are immensely proud of the education on offer in our school which covers all essential curriculum as well as religious education, environmental education and LOTE (Indonesian). As the students move from Foundation class through to their final year at school in Year 6 they will focus on their learning around being active and caring participants in a vibrant learning community.