2026 Classroom Teaching Position

2026 Classroom Teaching Position

Emmaus Catholic Primary School (see more jobs from this school)

SYDENHAM, VIC

Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 21 November 2025

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who would be interested in joining our team in 2026. This is a fixed term position for 2026 due to maternity leave. This position is very likely to become ongoing. Graduates or PTT are very welcome to apply. We may begin interviewing prior to the closing date.

At Emmaus we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school.

The applicant will believe in growing the whole child - spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

This teaching role is ideal for applicants who are risk takers, creative, open to new learning and eager to share their knowledge and pedagogy with others as part of a collaborative team.

Our staff has significantly advanced our instructional practice by applying the Science of Learning and explicit instruction to engage students effectively. We have been recognised as a school who has strategically implemented the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement. At Emmaus, teachers receive strong support in implementing this evidence-informed approach through substantial investments in professional development and instructional coaching.

Our calm and orderly environment is conducive to a safe environment encouraging optimal learning.

Full time teachers at Emmaus, engage in four days of face to face teaching and participate in one day of facilitated and personal planning a week.

Successful applicants will join a vibrant, supportive team and a dynamic school community.

In addition, successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

• commitment to the Catholic Ethos, the principles of Catholic teaching and an ability to live the school's vision and culture
• commitment to the Emmaus Child Safe Policy and the MACS Code of Conduct (both can be found on our website)

Special Requirements

• accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or a commitment to obtain accreditation
• current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
• please include 3 referees - two of which being your most recent principals

Emmaus Catholic Primary School (see more jobs from this school)

SYDENHAM, VIC

http://www.emsydenham.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Vanessa Machado

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

477 Students

39 Teaching Staff

15 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Application Instructions

Please email your application letter and CV to Vanessa Machado, principal@emsydenham.catholic.edu.au by Friday 21st November.