Maternity Replacement - Junior School

Maternity Replacement - Junior School

St Columba's School - Ballarat North

Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 May 2026

St Columba's school is calling for innovative educators looking to make a change. This is an opportunity to work as part of a forward thinking, progressive learning community with a strong focus on student engagement and staff wellbeing.

Engaging, Inspiring, Empowering

*This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.*

*St Columba's school is calling for innovative educators looking to make a change. We are seeking staff looking for a challenge and to grow. As a school, we have a strong focus on clarity and purpose, balancing high impact learning with efficient team planning and workload management. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced educators passionate about making a difference or looking for something new, and early career teachers seeking support in implementing best practices. Graduates are encouraged to apply.*

We are seeking 2 teachers to take on a 6 month Maternity leave position starting in Term 3.

(A starting date prior to this to support a clear transition would be of benefit but can be negotiated for the right skill set/person)

The positions are for a Foundation and Year One classroom.

*Applications are called for from interested teachers who can demonstrate the following capabilities:*

• A commitment to the ethos of Catholic education and supporting the parish community
• Have knowledge and expertise in a range of subject areas across the Victorian Curriculum
• Knowledge of Structured literacy and the Sounds Write program would be of benefit
• Value student voice and agency
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Have a proven capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Is an exemplary teacher.
• VIT Registration
• Accreditation to teach RE in a Catholic school (or eligibility for accreditation)

Part-time applications will be considered, but full-time is preferred.

*Relevant policies and documents related to Child Safe can be found on our website or on request from the office.*

The successful applicant will have demonstrated:

• a strong commitment to the Catholic faith community and Catholic education
• a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
• a demonstrated capacity to provide a personalised, evidence based curriculum
• a high level of understanding and capacity to implement a developmental approach to learning and teaching
• a willingness and ability to work in a collaborative team environment, including an ability to give and receive feedback related to practice
• a willingness to seek feedback on and make changes to practice
• an understanding of the ethos and values of St Columba's school

Applications in writing, including a cover letter addressing the above capabilities and resume with the names of at least three referees, are to be addressed to: The Principal St Columba’s School, 306 Howard St, Soldier’s Hill, Vic, 3350

Digital applications are preferred and can be emailed to: principal@scballarat.catholic.edu.au

Applicants must complete the Pre-Employment Disclosure Questionnaire found at <https://goo.gl/forms/wovFEgic8zpmEZu72>

Failure to complete these questions may impact eligibility.

*This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.*

St Columba's is a multi-age school, with over 300 students split into 14 learning groups, the school is situated in North Ballarat in regional Victoria. We are a Catholic parish primary school with a vision and mission very much developed around the charism of St Columba; of having faith and being unafraid to journey into the unknown.

The original school was built in 1911 by the Sisters of Mercy and has been added to over the years.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

318 Students

27 Teaching Staff

17 Non-Teaching Staff