Teacher - Upper Primary

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

Step into genuine innovationand join our progressive upper primary learning community where passionate teachers deliver a unique secondary-style model of education, specifically designed for Years 5 and 6 students navigating their crucial transition to adolescence. This full-time, ongoing opportunity, commencing from Term 1, 2026, offers an outstanding educator the chance to be part of something truly unique - a dynamic learning environment where every year 5 and 6 student is deeply known through our mentor program, whilst exploring their potential across a diverse and engaging range of specialist-taught subjects.

Reporting to the Head of School (Years 5 and 6), you will teach within inspiring purpose-built spaces where holistic education meets academic excellence, guiding curious minds to discover who they are becoming as part of the wider St Leonard's College story.

This is an opportunity to be part of a school that's redefining upper primary education - where your expertise will shape confident, courageous and connected learners ready to embark on an education for life.

We're seeking an exceptional educator who demonstrates:

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.
• Current VIT Registration.
• Comprehensive Australian Curriculum knowledge, combined with an understanding of best practice approaches that support the needs of students transitioning toward adolescence.
• Use of contemporary pedagogy and integration of technology to create engaging student experiences.
• An ability to work flexibly and thrive in dynamic, student-centred environments.
• A passion for or an interest in leading the teaching of mathematics across Years 5 to 8 (preferred, though not essential).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to actively contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Genuine dedication to our College ethos, creating caring learning communities that honour each child's potential.
• Dedication to ongoing professional learning and reflection, with a drive to adopt best practice initiatives in line with College vision and values.

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 Tuesday, 23 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.