<p>Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School:</p> <p>Sacred Heart School is where each child has the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to participate meaningfully and actively in society through a motivating and challenging environment. We are committed to facilitate the growth in faith of each child through scripture, tradition and prayer. Sacred Heart is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p> <p>Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part time position of a STEM teacher. The position commences on the 27 January 2026. The approximate load will be 0.38 to 0.40</p> <p>The successful candidate will deliver a specialist STEM program to students from Prep to Year 6, with each class participating in one hour of STEM learning per week.</p> <p>The program will integrate the four STEM disciplines through purposeful, practical and engaging learning experiences aligned with the Victorian Curriculum F–10.</p> <p>The successful candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of a Catholic school</li> <li>plan and deliver engaging STEM learning experiences that meaningfully integrate Science, Mathematics, Design and Technologies, and Digital Technologies.</li> <li>develop opportunities for students to explore real world problems, ask questions, investigate possibilities and develop innovative solutions.</li> <li>foster students' critical and creative thinking, curiosity, resilience and confidence as learners.</li> <li>encourage a culture of experimentation, where students are supported to take risks, learn from mistakes, respond to feedback and reflect on their learning.</li> <li>incorporate a range of appropriate tools, materials and technologies to develop students' skills in designing, creating, testing and refining products and digital solutions.</li> <li>create authentic connections between classroom learning and real world applications.</li> <li>embed sustainability principles and practices throughout the STEM program, making meaningful connections to broader sustainability learning across the school.</li> <li>embrace a collegial team based approach to teaching and learning</li> <li>monitor, evaluate and report student progress.</li> <li>build positive supportive relationships with students, parents and colleagues</li> <li>demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Child Safety.</li> </ul> <p>About the Role</p> <p>Sustainability will be an important and purposeful component of the STEM program, providing students with opportunities to explore environmental challenges and consider how they can make a positive difference in their world.</p> <p>The successful candidate will develop meaningful links to our school's sustainability initiatives, incorporating opportunities for students to investigate, design and implement solutions that support more sustainable practices.</p> <p>For our senior students, there will be opportunities to make authentic connections with OzHarvest, exploring food waste, food security and sustainability. Through these experiences, students will be encouraged to consider real world issues, develop empathy and apply their STEM knowledge to identify practical solutions.</p> <p>We are keen to see STEM learning extend beyond the specialist classroom, with opportunities to showcase student thinking, projects, discoveries and innovations across the wider school community.</p> <p>The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. All teachers are welcome to apply and will be supported to understand and enact the Catholic ethos.</p> <p>Applicants should hold:</p> <ul> <li>current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration</li> <li>Bachelor of Education or equivalent tertiary qualification</li> <li>Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is an advantage.</li> </ul> <p>The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.</p> <p><i>All students attending Sacred Heart Primary School have the right to feel safe.&nbsp; The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school community.&nbsp;</i></p> <p>Information about our wonderful school community can be found on our school website: shoakleigh.catholic.edu.au</p>