Classroom Teacher - Fixed Term

Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 April 2026

• Classroom Teacher- Fixed Term (FTE 1.0)
• Beginning Week 6 Term 2 - 6 week contract. (19th May through to 24th June)
• Graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. Possibility of ongoing employment after this date for the right applicant.

Sacred Heart Primary School, Casterton is looking for a qualified classroom teacher to join a dynamic and vibrant professional learning community. Applications are sought from enthusiastic and qualified teachers with current VIT registration, a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education as well as the safety and wellbeing of children. The successful applicant will:

• be a skilled and innovative classroom teacher with a passion for teaching and learning and experience in, or knowledge of, contemporary pedagogical approaches.
• have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education
• have a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children.
• be able to demonstrate an understanding in contemporary teaching pedagogies and the analysis and use of data to inform their teaching. They will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.
• develop and nurture ongoing positive relationships within our school community, communicate effectively and promote a positive school culture that incorporates shared staff values and beliefs.
• have a current registration with Victorian Institute of Teaching

Attached application package outlines all requirements and selection criteria.

Applications close 5pm Friday, 24th April 2026.

Sacred Heart School

CASTER TON, VIC

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

Principal:

Suzie McManus

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

46 Students

4 Teaching Staff

8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Casterton is a thriving country town of around 1700 people nestled in the Glenelg River valley in Victoria’s southwest.

Sacred Heart School has 46 students in 2026. This Catholic school has three classes.

The school has built a reputation for care and commitment in the local community, within a supportive and creative environment, with Christ as its centre.

The school works as one PLC with two neighbouring Catholic primary schools to plan curriculum, analyse data to drive and improve pedagogy.