<p>St. Francis of the Fields Primary School is&nbsp;located&nbsp;on a beautiful&nbsp;28-acre&nbsp;site that is surrounded by 2 creek frontages. Our community promotes sustainable&nbsp;living and&nbsp;offers an environmental program that includes our own vegetable gardens,&nbsp;orchard, chickens,&nbsp;sheep&nbsp;and cattle. Our school enrolments for 2026 are 625&nbsp;students, with constant student growth expected. The successful applicants will experience a progressive,&nbsp;energetic&nbsp;and faith-filled professional environment where initiative and innovation are welcomed,&nbsp;supported&nbsp;and resourced.</p> <p>We seek future leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The successful applicant will…&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate a relationship with God, while fostering an awareness of social justice and service for others.&nbsp;</li> <li>Understand best practice in relation to learning and teaching.&nbsp;</li> <li>Willingly&nbsp;learn&nbsp;more about the Science of Learning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work with students,&nbsp;parents&nbsp;and teachers to provide a supportive learning environment that embraces challenges with confidence and resilience.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate the&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;to work and communicate effectively as a team member.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>All applicants will&nbsp;demonstrate…&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>A sound understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic Church’s mission in education.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the&nbsp;capacity&nbsp;to continue to build strong relationships with students, staff,&nbsp;parents&nbsp;and our parish community.&nbsp;</li> <li>Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school, or a willingness to gain accreditation.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Written applications should address the above criteria and&nbsp;contain&nbsp;a Curriculum Vitae.</p> <p>Links to Digital Portfolios are&nbsp;welcomed.&nbsp;</p> <p>All applications need to be supported with at least three verbal referees.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><i><strong>Applications close on 13 March 2026</strong></i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety &nbsp;</strong></p> <p>CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/jobs/search">here.</a>&nbsp;For application assistance, please review our application guide <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/downloads/key-documents/1213-ces-ltd-applicant-guide-120624 ">here</a>.</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1162/ton/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493431/teacher-fixed-term-full-time">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>