Why Join St Patrick’s Tongala?

• Work within a supportive team where professional learning and collaborative planning are highly valued to foster the best practices in teaching.
• Utilise research-driven methods from Foundation to Year 6, focused on data-informed teaching and learning strategies.
• Exceptional support and mentorship for both new and experienced teachers.
• Be part of a school community that prioritises work-life balance, well-being, and an atmosphere of social connection and mutual appreciation.
• Join a community dedicated to Catholic values and fostering spiritual growth, community, and respect.

About St Patrick’s Tongala

St Patrick's is a Catholic Primary School, with 87 students enrolled from Foundation to Grade 6. The Brigidine sisters opened the school in 1959 and conducted the school until the end of 1982. St Patrick's is located in Mangan Street in the township of Tongala. Students come from the Tongala township and surrounding rural areas. 

• St Patrick's is committed to the values of strength and kindliness in the spirit of the Brigidine tradition.
• St Patrick's believes in the development of the whole person created in the image of God
• in the power of collaboration 
• that learning is transformative

• that high expectations allow us to achieve beyond our potential
• that individual differences should be valued and celebrated
• that learning needs to be purposeful

About You

• A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of our school.
• You hold current VIT registration.

 What We Offer You

• The chance to contribute to the success and sustainability of a thriving school environment.
• Mentoring support from experienced educators to guide and encourage your development.
• Professional development opportunities tailored to early career teachers.
• Innovative Learning Practices.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse group of students and educators.
• Engagement with a school community that celebrates inclusivity, faith, and shared values.
• Access to innovative teaching resources and cutting-edge educational programs.

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. 

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. 

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students. 

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning. 

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst. 

It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education! 

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

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.  

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter and resume.

For more information about CESL or to register for future opportunities, please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.