Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher - Fixed Term 6 October 2025 - 26 January 2026

St Mary's School

Principal:  Mrs Trish Etcell

Enquiries:  principal@smalexandra.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 31/08/2025

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time


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Role Description/Criteria

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, nestled in the picturesque town of Alexandra in Victoria would like to welcome applicants for the following position. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers to join our positive, supportive and close-knit school environment.

Why choose to work at St Mary’s Alexandra: 
At St Mary’s we

  • are a supportive and collaborative school environment who values each staff member
  • embrace feedback as part of our learning culture 
  • commit to the use and analysis of data to inform teaching
  • commit to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care
  • strive to ensure that students reach their full potential
  • support colleagues with mentoring from experienced leaders and fellow colleagues
  • willingness to collaborate, support and contribute to the building of a professional learning culture
  • commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds
  • ability to plan and implement engaging learning experiences based on current learning and evidence-based teaching practices
  • commitment to Catholic education and identity
  • willingness to build strong partnerships and links between our families and school
  • ability to adhere to St Mary's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies relevant to Ministerial Order 1359
  • current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching with an up to date Criminal Record check
  • an ability to develop and maintain respectful and caring relationships with students, families and colleagues
  • an understanding and demonstrated use of evidence based best practice
  • a capacity to use data to make informed decisions about learning and teaching
  • accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is desirable (or be willing to study for accreditation)

Selection criteria:

Please include the following in your application:

  • Your CV including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
  • Mobile phone contact details for 3 referees including current/most recent Principal/employer

How to apply:

A detailed position description and application requirements are available by accessing the school website at www.smalexandra.catholic.edu.au  or by emailing the principal  principal@smalexandra.catholic.edu.au 

Applications close: 31 August 2025
St Mary’s is a child safe school


Application Procedure


Applicants to submit attached application form, signed Code of Conduct, cover letter, resume and two (2) referees, one being your most recent employer via "Apply for Job" button


Details:

Address: Myrtle Street
Alexandra

Phone: 5772 1500

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

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