2026 Classroom Teacher - Grade 5/ 6 (fixed term)

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Role Description/Criteria

St Richard's is one of two Catholic Primary Schools in the Parish of Mooroolbark. St Richard’s is focused towards improving the learning standards for all our students. The school is focused on MACs Visions for Instruction and Engagement, and the science of learning.

We are seeking a suitably qualified, highly motivated and passionate educator to join our Senior team. We are looking for someone seeking to develop their teaching skills and knowledge in a dynamic and progressive school environment.

Applications are invited from suitable persons for the full time, contract position of Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher to commence 27 January 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026(Terms one and two). Graduates are encouraged to apply.

Role Description

Applicants must:

Have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and Catholic identity of the school

Be innovative, enthusiastic and collaborative with a strong focus on the science of learning to ensure high student outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the Visions for Instruction and Engagement

Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the Science of Learning and how this impacts student outcomes

Display an enthusiasm to implement a differentiated curriculum to support student learning

Demonstrate an ability to create a collaborative learning environment that educates, challenges and engages

Have an understanding of Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) and the implementation of this to create safe and effective teaching and learning environments

Be willing to participate in and teach Italian in our ‘Teachers as co-learners’ languages program

Demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents and colleagues

Provide students with a child-safe environment

Special Requirements

Possess VIT registration

Be accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (or be in the process of obtaining this).

Be familiar and comply with all requirements of Child Safety, policies and legal responsibilities concerning the safety, care and wellbeing of all students.

St Richard's has a commitment to child safe practices and zero tolerance for abuse.


Application Procedure

Please forward your application letter and resume via email, with contact details including mobile, for at least 3 referees (which includes your previous 2 principals) to the Principal, Mrs Larissa Boyhan

principal@srkilsyth.catholic.edu.au

Applications without referees will not be considered.

Details:
Address: 672 Mount Dandenong Road
Kilsyth

Phone: 9728 4378

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


Principal: Mrs Larissa Boyhan

Enquiries: principal@srkilsyth.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 05/10/2025

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time

 
 

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