Prep Classroom Teacher

Prep Classroom Teacher

St Martin de Porres School

Principal: Mrs Stefanie Harvey

Enquiries: principal@smavondaleheights.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 12/06/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time

We are currently seeking a Prep Teacher for a short term contract until the end of 2026.

Role Description:

• Nurture each student’s development and relationship with God
• Model and bear witness to the Catholic faith
• Commit to create communities of learning which engage our students with a Catholic faith that is filled with life, hope and meaning within a diverse context
• Provide a safe environment and support the school’s commitment to a zero tolerance of abuse of any kind
• Build and value partnerships with parents and the wider community
• Use data to inform the learning and teaching cycle and differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all students at all times
• Provide continuous and accurate feedback to learners
• Reflect on their own practice in partnership with a coach, and document, monitor and peer review personal goals to support ongoing learning
• Work collaboratively across the school community and in a team
• Support the vision and mission of St Martin de Porres School
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, and utilise evidence based learning approaches
• Be committed to building a learning environment founded in the principles of the MACS 2030: Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement
• Demonstrate professional practice and behaviour according to the VIT Standards of Professional Practice, the Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct and the AITSL Framework
• Being familiar with UFLI is an advantage

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Education
• A strong commitment to Catholic education
• VIT Registration
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred
• Contact details of three referees

Please email your resume and cover letter to Principal, Ms Stefanie Harvey (principal@smavondaleheights.catholic.edu.au). Applications will be processed as they are received so don’t delay!

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

St Martin de Porres Primary is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. All staff employed are responsible for the protection of children in our care.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights

Application Procedure

Send documentation to : principal@smavondaleheights.catholic.edu.au

Include 3 referees. Please include current Principal as referee. We are able to consider a part time FTE of 0.6.