Classroom Teacher - Contract

Classroom Teacher - Contract

St Joseph's School

Elsternwick, VIC

Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 November 2025

St Joseph’s seeks a passionate and innovative teacher to join our dynamic team in 2026. Be part of a supportive culture that values excellence, collaboration and care, while shaping the future of every student through evidence-based teaching and a commitment to holistic Catholic education.

Classroom Teacher Position (Contract)

At St Joseph’s, we are proud of our strong team culture, where staff feel supported, valued, and motivated to achieve their best. We care deeply for our people and foster a collaborative environment built on trust, high expectations, and shared commitment. With a focus on excellence in teaching and learning, we work together to provide the very best outcomes for every student – academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative classroom teacher to join our school in 2026. The successful applicant will embrace a culture of high expectations, thrive within a dynamic and caring professional community, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to fostering the holistic development of students in a Catholic educational context.

Graduates are welcome to apply.

Commencement: 27 January 2026

Applicants should demonstrate:

• a commitment to evidence-based best practices, with experience in or capacity to enact explicit and direct instruction approaches/strategies
• an understanding of Structured Literacy
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment
• the ability to use student assessment information to inform whole-class and targeted small group instruction
• the ability to promote student wellbeing and engagement
• the capacity to build and maintain professional, respectful, and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• a firm commitment to Catholic education
• familiarity with and adherence to the school’s child-safe policy and code of conduct, as well as all other policies relating to child safety

Special Requirements:

• accreditation to teach in a Catholic school, or a willingness to obtain accreditation to teach Religion in a Catholic school
• current VIT registration (or eligibility for graduates)

Child Safety Commitment:

• St Joseph's community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

The School reserves the right to employ the successful candidate before the application window has closed.

St Joseph’s is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS) ABN 18643442371. MACS is the employer of employees at St Joseph’s.

St Joseph's School

Elsternwick, VIC

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

Principal: Claire Tobin

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

346 Students

28 Teaching Staff

12 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Joseph’s Primary School, Elsternwick, is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic community committed to academic excellence and student wellbeing. With 14 straight classes from Prep to Year 6, specialist programs, and a 1:1 Chromebook program from Year 2, we provide rich, evidence-based learning experiences. Our dedicated staff nurture the whole child — academically, spiritually and socially — in a caring, faith-filled environment.

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the contact details of at least two referees, to:

Claire Tobin, Principal

📧 principal@sjelst.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: November 20 2025.

Please note that St Joseph’s reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.