Homeroom Teacher - 1 position

St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School

Principal: Ms Simone Laurie

Enquiries: principal@smocptcook.catholic.edu.au

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 08/05/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time

Role Description/Criteria

Commencing June 2026, the successful applicant will join an open-plan Primary School setting. We are seeking a collaborative team player who is committed to the best interests of the school and its students. Comprehensive induction and handover will be provided at the start of the role.

As a Classroom Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based lessons using High-Impact Teaching Practices that engage and challenge students, while fostering a positive classroom environment where all learners can thrive.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the ability to build effective, supportive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, while maintaining a clear focus on student learning and well-being.

This position would suit both a newly qualified teacher seeking strong support and professional foundations and an experienced educator looking to refine, extend, and deepen their teaching practice within a collaborative and improvement-focused environment.

This role offers significant professional growth and support, including:

• Extensive training in our high-quality literacy program, Playberry Laser, equipping you with evidence-based strategies that make a real impact on student learning.
• One full day of release for planning, providing dedicated time to collaborate, prepare and refine your practice.
• Regular instructional coaching (weekly or fortnightly) to support your professional goals and strengthen your classroom impact.
• Comprehensive training in our Positive Behaviour for Learning approach, ensuring you feel confident and supported in fostering a calm, consistent and respectful learning environment.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking teaching team committed to excellence in teaching and learning. The school follows the Victorian Curriculum, as well as the MACS Religious Education Curriculum.

Please note that a successful candidate may be appointed before the closing date of applications

All applicants must demonstrate compliance with Child Safety Standards and hold current VIT registration. Our community is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care.

In applying for a position at St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary School, you will be required to provide certain personal information to enable the consideration of your application. Any personal information submitted will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the School’s Privacy Policy, which is available on our website.

Salary Range: $82,796 to $136,848 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Employment Status: Full-time with a possibility of ongoing employment for the right teacher

Start Date: Negotiable (start 8th June for handover with current teacher ) end of term 2 and Terms 3 + 4 with a possibility of ongoing

Application Procedure

Please provide your CV and letter of application to the principal Simone Laurie via email: principal@smocptcook.catholic.edu.au by the closing date. (Please note that if a suitable applicant is found before the closing date, they will be appointed prior to the closing date.)

Details:

Address: 70 Carrick Street
Point Cook

Phone: 8376 5400

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