Term 4 2025 Full-time Classroom Teacher: Year 5/6

St Mary's School

Principal:  Mrs Sonia Riccardi

Enquiries:  principal@smaltona.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 07/09/2025

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time


Role Description/Criteria

St Mary’s School, Altona is seeking a full-time Year 5/6 classroom teacher for Term 4, 2025. This is a parental leave replacement position and therefore fixed term, with the possibility of another fixed-term position for 2026.
Graduates and PTT students are encouraged to apply. 

The successful applicant will be a dynamic, collaborative colleague who understands and values the link between student success and collective teacher efficacy.

They are committed to learning about and incorporating the great work the school has enacted this year through the Western Region's Flourishing Learners professional learning.

St Mary’s has a great reputation as a community-centred school. We take pride in our relationships with our students, families and each other. As an active member of our school, the candidate will be committed to establishing and maintaining these strong relationships.

 

Selection Criteria

  • A demonstrated commitment and capacity to actively contribute to and support the Catholic ethos
  • An understanding of MACS' Vision for Instruction
  • Knowledge of current best practices in literacy and numeracy
  • A commitment to contributing positively to team-based planning
  • A strong commitment and ability to engage with all members of the community

The successful applicant will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.

They will also be committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and to ensuring St Mary's Child safety policies and procedures are fully enacted.

 


Application Procedures

Please email your:

  • cover letter addressing the selection criteria
  • Curriculum Vitae, including contact details of three referees

to Sonia Riccardi at principal@smaltona.catholic.edu.au 

Details:

Address: 95A Railway Street
Altona

Phone: 9398 4842

Website:  https://www.smaltona.catholic.edu.au

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