Graduate Teacher

Fixed Term – 2027

About the Role

Position Title: Graduate Teacher – Junior School
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term
Commencement: Beginning of the 2027 school year
Location: St Pius X Primary School, Warrnambool

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated learning programs that meet the needs of students.
• Establish a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Use a range of teaching strategies to support student engagement and learning.
• Assess, monitor and document student learning and progress.
• Provide appropriate feedback to students to support their learning and development.
• Use student assessment data to inform planning and teaching.
• Implement individual learning adjustments and support strategies where required.
• Develop students' literacy, numeracy and broader learning capabilities.

Benefits:

• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
• Region living at its best with strong connections to community;
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Catholic Identity and Mission: Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the ethos, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church, and the ability to actively contribute to and nurture the Catholic identity of the school community.
2. Classroom Management and Student Engagement: Ability to establish and maintain a positive, well-structured learning environment that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of young learners.
3. Student Wellbeing: A demonstrated understanding of the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing needs of young children, and the ability to embed wellbeing principles into everyday classroom practice through a School Wide Positive Behaviour System.
4. Curriculum Knowledge and Pedagogical Practice: Ability to plan and deliver structured, sequenced lessons incorporating clear learning intentions and success criteria, modelling ("I do"), guided practice ("we do"), and independent practice ("you do"), along with regular checks for understanding and timely, targeted feedback.
5. Child Safety: A demonstrated commitment to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children, with sound knowledge of (or willingness to quickly develop knowledge of) Child Safe Standards, mandatory reporting obligations, and relevant school policies and codes of conduct.

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 3 pages)

For a confidential discussion about the role contact:

The Principal on: 55 622 506

Applications close Tuesday 8 September

Child Safety

St Pius X Primary School is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in which all children are protected from abuse and harm.

All staff are expected to actively contribute to a culture of child safety and comply with the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing policies, procedures and Code of Conduct.

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.