Role Description/Criteria
St. Joseph's Primary School is seeking a high-performing, committed and enthusiastic Prep teacher for a full-time teaching position.
This position is fixed-term and will commence on 20 April 2026 until 18 December 2026 with the possibility this position may be extended into 2027.
The staff at St Joseph's utilise evidence-informed teaching methods, including explicit instruction, high-impact teaching strategies and a structured literacy framework (the science of reading and writing). The successful applicant should be willing to embrace this vision of teaching and learning and be committed to ongoing professional development, aligned with our school priorities and direction. Successful applicants will be familiar with MACS' Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement.
Our staff have a commitment to student safety and wellbeing and plan in collaboration with other teachers/ curriculum leaders, effectively using student performance data to inform their planning and teaching. There is a strong community feel to our school, and we work in close partnership with our families for the benefit of all students. Applicants should be willing to build upon and strengthen these relationships within our community.
In your application please outline your beliefs/ experience in relation to the following:
- The use of evidence-informed practises, including the use of data to track student progress;
- Student wellbeing and child safety;
- Collaboration, teamwork and contributing to a positive school culture;
- Partnerships with families and the wider community;
- Applicants must be VIT registered and have a commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school
Applicants should provide contact details, including the email addresses, of three referees including their current employer (if applicable).
At St Joseph's, Malvern, we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school. We encourage all applicants to familiarise themselves with our school community via our website: www.sjmalvern.catholic.edu.au before applying for this position.
Application Procedure
Please submit a cover letter, current resume, names of 3 referees, and email addresses. Please submit your application through the "Apply for Job" button.