Teacher - Ongoing Full Time

Why choose to work at St Mel's Primary School:

• Supportive and Inclusive Environment: Join a positive, close-knit school community that values inclusion, collaboration, and the holistic development of every student.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Collaborative team planning and collegial support.
• Straight Classes: Personalised learning and teaching.
• Rewarding Work: Contribute to the educational journey and successes of our students, supporting their academic, social, moral, spiritual, physical and emotional development as a whole.

You will:

• Be a registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Have a commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic Identity of St Mel's Primary School.
• Be committed to providing a child-safe environment and promoting the wellbeing of all children and young people.
• Have an ability to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.
• Implement the elelments of the CESL MAGNIFY low variance, knowledge rich curriculum approach.
• Have the ability to foster effective relationships with student, staff, parents and the St Mel's Parish community.
• Implement engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.

St Mel's Primary School Shepparton:

St. Mel's Primary School has educated the children of the parish and local community since 1957 and continues to offer a rich, quality Catholic educational experience for children from Foundation to Year 6. The parish, school and kindergarten are valued, respected and important entities within the local Shepparton area and Diocese of Sandhurst. Our school and kindergarten are of the 58 school and early childhood centres within the Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd system of Catholic schools.

At the very centre of the community's vision is learning and achieving. The education of the children entrusted in our care. The development of the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially and morally.

In partnership with parents and carers, value adding to the children's safety, wellbeing, learning, growth and development. For our children to be the very best they can be Our school motto, "Christ our light" indicates the importance of Jesus Christ to our community. Through scripture we are inspired by the life and words of Christ to reflect on our own journey, contemporary experience of our encounters with one another, and with God.

As the school's Graduate Outcomes articulate - to educate students who are curious engaged learners, risk takers in their learning, life long, literate and numerate learners (amongst other stated outcomes). Parents, carers, families, school staff, parish and broader community - working together to maximise opportunities to enhance the continued growth and development of our children.

An aspirational and inspirational vision

We continue our journey as..." a proud Catholic school community striving, learning and achieving together through Christ, our light."

Visit: St Mel's Primary School Website

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)

CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating 19,750 students in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality.

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety

CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume (including 3 professional referees) and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.

Applications close on Friday 28 November 2025

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.