Primary School Teacher

Catholic Education Sandhurst is responsible for more than 50 primary and secondary schools across Central and Northern Victoria including Bendigo, Shepparton, Wangaratta and surrounding communities. Our school community supports more than 300 employees and a diverse range of educational facilities.

We have full time positions for Primary Classroom Teachers. The primary objective of the role is to develop a stimulating learning environment by using a variety of styles and approaches to cater for individual learnings needs and support the Catholic ethos, traditions, and practices, and apply these in classroom activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Contemporary Teaching – focus on quality teaching and learning, employ a variety of teaching strategies to implement the curriculum, monitoring and keeping records on student attendance and performance, understand state and national course requirements, engage in learning progress discussions, formal report writing.
• Pastoral Care and Child Safety – apply the school's child-safe policy and code of conduct, assist with the provision of a safe environment for students, demonstrate duty of care for student physical and mental well-being, abide by principles of Catholic social teaching.
• Curriculum Development – plan, develop, review and evaluate curriculum according to subject areas and year level, develop assessments in a conjunction with colleagues, and attend subject meetings.
• Professional Development – have current knowledge of curriculum initiatives, keep abreast of information from VCAA, continue development of ICT skills, be an active member of professional associations.
• Co-curricular Involvement – support and be involved in co-curricular programs, proactively encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities, act as a role model for students.
• General and Administrative Duties – contribute to a healthy and safe work environment, comply with administrative duties, attend relevant school meetings, sporting events, mass, community and faith days

Remuneration

Remuneration range is in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 from T1-1 $79,589 - T2-6 $118,063 depending on experience and expertise.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Must have at least 2 years of primary school teaching experience.
• Hold a relevant Bachelor's degree (4 years) or equivalent teaching qualifications
• Willing to work within the Australian teaching curriculum.
• Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school (or be working towards such accreditation)

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. 

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. 

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students. 

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning. 

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst. 

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)

CESL is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 58 Catholic schools, colleges and early childhood centres 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

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages 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 and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.

Applications close on Friday 5 December 2025 at 5:00 pm

If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst or registering for future opportunities please visit our website here.