<p><strong>2025 TEACHING POSITION</strong></p><p><strong>Are you looking for a rewarding, fulfilling teaching position in a friendly, supportive school?</strong></p><p><strong>St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is one of Melbourne&#39;s newest Catholic primary schools, located in Australia’s fastest-growing and most dynamic urban growth corridor just 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD. We are seeking positions for enthusiastic, innovative teachers for a teaching position starting in 2025.</strong></p><p>We are blessed to have a friendly, collegial staff team, a supportive and engaged parent community and happy, engaged children. We have built a strong reputation as the primary school of choice within our local community with enrolments forecast to increase to approximately 500 students in 2025. We encourage you to watch our YouTube clips on our website (<a href="https://www.slweirviews.catholic.edu.au/employment/" rel="nofollow"><u>www.slweirviews.catholic.edu.au/employment/</u></a>) to see what a great place St Lawrence of Brindisi is to work.</p><p>We are looking for teachers who can develop nurturing relationships with children and professional relationships with colleagues and parents. They must be open to professional growth and learning and have the capacity to provide targeted, engaging learning opportunities for children. This position will commence on <strong>January 28, 2025,</strong> or once the relevant visa has been approved by the Australian Commonwealth Government.</p><p><strong>Australian or New Zealand graduate teachers, student teachers seeking Permission to Teach positions and part-time teachers are strongly encouraged to apply and will be fully supported in our school. </strong></p><p><strong>Overseas-based applicants must have a minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience in primary schools to meet the visa requirements set by the Australian Commonwealth Government. They will also need to meet the requirements for teacher registration set by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), including a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.</strong></p><p>You will be working for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), which owns and operates 300 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. MACS is one of Victoria&#39;s largest employers and is registered with the Australian Commonwealth Government to support the visa applications of successful overseas applicants.</p><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will demonstrate:</p><ul><li><i>a commitment to Catholic education.</i></li><li><i>a passion for working with students.</i></li><li><i>a capacity to implement engaging and differentiated learning for students.</i></li><li><i>a willingness to work collaboratively.</i></li><li><i>strong communication and interpersonal skills.</i></li></ul><p><strong>Application Procedure</strong></p><ul><li>A cover letter introducing yourself and indicating why you are interested in working at St Lawrence of Brindisi.</li><li>An application form (attached) with at least two nominated referees, preferably including the current employer</li></ul><p>Applications must be submitted to <a href="mailto:principal&#64;slweirviews.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>principal&#64;slweirviews.catholic.edu.au</u></strong></a>.</p><p>The closing date for this position is <strong>Friday,</strong> <strong>January 10, 2025.</strong></p><p><i><strong>St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is a Child Safe environment. Our community promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children.</strong></i></p>