Role Description/Criteria
Primary School Teacher – Saint Francis de Sales, Oak Park
Contract Type: Fixed Term Part Time
Applications Close: 11/5/26
Please note that this part-time position is negotiable to be a 0.6 OR a 0.8 role, commencing 4/8/26 until the end of the school year. There is also a possibility of further employment for the 2027 school year.
An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic classroom teacher to join the learning community of St Francis de Sales Primary School, Oak Park.
At St Francis de Sales, we believe it is every learner’s right to experience growth in their learning. We are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of excellence where both students and educators are consistently engaged in academic, spiritual, social and emotional development.
We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and innovative teacher to join our learning community as a classroom teacher beginning in Term 3 Week 4 of the 2026 school year. This position would be suitable to a teacher who is passionate about designing engaging learning opportunities that support students to contribute to and adapt to the world around them.
The successful applicant will have:
- a strong commitment to Catholic Education and Catholic Identity
- a willingness to be involved in the school and Parish Community
- accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or a willingness to seek accreditation
- exemplary learning and teaching skills with the capacity and desire to share this knowledge in a professional, collaborative and collegial way
- strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to continue to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and our Parish community
- exemplary classroom management and teaching skills
- a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team
- a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- a strong understanding of contemporary learning and the Victorian Curriculum relevant qualifications and abilities to teach at all levels
Our commitment to supporting you in your role includes:
- Time each week to collaborate, plan and participate in professional learning with your team so as to make your teaching practice as effective as possible.
- Supportive leaders to guide, model and develop effective learning and teaching practices
- Providing you with a wide variety of teaching experiences across our school, supported by our Learning & Teaching team
Commitment to Child Safety:
St. Francis de Sales strives to maintain a child-safe environment where each child feels safe and free to enjoy the day to the fullest without any concern for their safety. The wellbeing of all children in our care will always be our first priority and we have no tolerance for child abuse.
Please email your resume and cover letter to principal@sfoakpark.catholic.edu.au.
Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
Application Procedure
Applications are to be addressed and emailed to the Principal:
Aoife McCarthy
Written applications should contain the following:
- A Cover Letter
- A Curriculum Vitae that includes 2 nominated referees, including current employer
Applications for this position should be emailed to principal@sfoakpark.catholic.edu.au by Monday 11th May 2026