
Junior School Teacher
1 week ago
St Leonard's College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12.
St Leonard's is committed to providing a challenging, enriching, and collaborative learning community, which empowers individuals to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens to enable education for life.
The College offers both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Junior School Teacher (Prep to Year 4) to join our College community on a full-time, fixed-term basis. This role will commence at the beginning of Term 1, 2026 and will conclude at the end of the 2026 school year.
Reporting into the Head of Junior School, this role will be responsible for preparing and executing well-planned, academically rich, and innovative lessons, aligned to the Australian Curriculum and the IB PYP framework, in a collaborative and progressive primary setting.
To be successful in this opportunity, you will require:
- Tertiary qualifications in Education.
- Current VIT Registration.
- A current knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) framework (preferred)
- Previous experience teaching across years Prep to Year 4 in a Primary Independent School setting (preferred).
- Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and innovative use of ICT in the classroom to enrich learning.
- Well-developed classroom management strategies that enhance student engagement and outcomes.
- Be an active contributor to a collegial work environment.
- Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the College.
Want to find out more?
To view the position description, or to apply visit
Applicants will be requested to upload:
- a letter of introduction addressed to the Principal; and
- a resume including the details of two references
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture team via or phone for a confidential discussion.
Applications will close on Monday 15 September 2025; however, early applications are encouragedas the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.
St. Leonard's College has zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse and takes proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our College environments. St Leonard's College holds care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility and is resolutely committed to embedding a child safe culture and providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. St Leonard's College values diversity and does not tolerate any racist or discriminatory practices. Child Safety is a shared responsibility of every member of the community. All members of our College community have a responsibility to care for children and young people, promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child's safety, to positively promote their wellbeing and protect them from any kind of harm or abuse.
In this context, the College has implemented a comprehensive Child Safety and Wellbeing Framework across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College and on an annual basis. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant child protection screenings, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, and associated policies available on the College website.
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