Primary Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Morwell, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

Ongoing Part time 0.6 Classroom teacher

$46,812 – $69,442 per year

Sacred Heart Primary School is situated in Morwell, heart of the Latrobe Valley. It is Victoria’s energy centre and situated 150 kilometres east of Melbourne on the lands of the Gunaikurnai People, with a population of 15,000.

About the Role

Sacred Heart Primary School has an enrolment of 106 and is richly blessed with a proud community that is diverse and exciting. Our teachers work together to develop the best educational pathway for each child and rely on evidence-based practice to create progressions of learning. Our teams work collaboratively, planning together and supporting each other to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated classroom teacher. You will be working in a flexible learning space as part of the junior team.

Period: Ongoing

Commencement Date: 22nd April 2025

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs,
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas,
• Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes and consistent with the school’s strategic plan
• Teaching the curriculum.
• Model exemplary classroom practice in the school to engage in critical reflection of personal practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
• Contribute to professional discussion about content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
• Work together to use student data to inform teaching

Benefits:

• Salary earning, $46,812- $69,442
• Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)
• Annual salary incremental progression, 1 May
• Annual leave loading
• Salary Packaging
• Generous salary allowances
• Graduate teacher payment
• Flexible leave day
• Various leave options available
• Time in lieu
• Dedicated support from school leadership
• The latest IT and resources in each classroom
• Urban/regional modern school with onsite parking and close to public transport
• Social events to create community with staff and families
• Co teach with exceptional teachers
• A strong team culture based on relationships and trust
• Outstanding Catholic faith-based curriculum

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• VIT registration or able to put in for PTT
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is an advantage.
• Exemplary teaching practice with proven classroom management practice
• Comprehensive knowledge of current educational needs and achievement standards
• Demonstrated ability to address students' varying intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities in teaching practice and pedagogy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team building and mentoring skills.

Our staff demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. We welcome applicants with experience working within Catholic Education but also give a commitment to warmly welcoming new staff from other sectors or non-education backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications are to be emailed to principal@shmorwell.catholic.edu.au.

Applications close 17th March 2025. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Sacred Heart Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and have VIT registration.