2026 Classroom Teachers

**Role Description/Criteria**

**Join Our Teaching Team - Where Community and Connection Thrive**

Are you a passionate educator looking for a school that truly values connection, collaboration, and student wellbeing? We’re seeking dedicated classroom teachers to join our vibrant learning community in Reservoir North.

**What Sets Us Apart**
- ** Small Class Sizes**
Every class has no more than 24 students, allowing for meaningful relationships, tailored learning, and a calm, focused environment.
- ** Connected Community**
We know each other by name. Our school is built on strong relationships between staff, students, and families, creating a sense of belonging and trust.
- ** Respectful Culture and Leadership**
We work together to support and include every student. Our leadership fosters a respectful, inclusive culture where teachers are empowered and supported.
- ** Professional Learning Community**
Our staff collaborate to build capacity through research-based practice. We are committed to continually developing our teaching expertise to support the engagement and learning of all students.
- ** Rich Learning Opportunities for Students**
Our curriculum includes specialist classes in:

- Health and Physical Education
- Visual Arts
- Discovery Learning (fostering a love of literacy, library and STEM)
- Performing Arts
- LOTE (Italian)
- ** Supportive Environment**
Located in Reservoir North, our school offers:

- A collegial, inclusive atmosphere where your growth and wellbeing are valued

**The Successful Applicant Will Possess**:

- An understanding of and willingness to embrace the MACS 2030 Strategy, including the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement
- A passion for teaching and building strong relationships with students
- The ability to lead the learning in the classroom including principals of explicit instruction e.g. retrieval and review, checking for understanding and feedback etc.
- An ability to foster a classroom culture where mistakes are seen as valuable learning opportunities
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to working with our school community to improve student learning outcomes
- Knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and evidence-based teaching practices
- The ability to plan and implement engaging learning experiences for all students
- Proficiency in the use of technology to enhance student learning
- Current VIT registration
- Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school, or a commitment to undertake this study in the future
- A willingness to comply with the school’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct

St Joseph the Worker Primary School is a child safe school and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

The successful applicant should:

- be accredited to teacher Religious Education
- Hold current VIT registration
- Have a strong commitment to the ethos of the Catholic school

Application process:
Please include the names of 3 referees.

**Application Procedure**:
Applications should contain the following:

- A cover letter introducing yourself and why you would like to join our community at St Joseph the Worker Primary School
- A Curriculum Vitae that includes 3 nominated referees, including your current employer

**Details**:
**Address**:79 Wilson Boulevard
Reservoir North

**Phone**:9469 7800

**Principal**:Mrs Maria Barnes

**Applications Close**:30/10/2025

**Position**: Teaching

**Type**:Ongoing

**Hours per Week**:Full-time

2026 Application for employment - Classroom Teacher.doc