Are you a passionate educator looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity?

We are looking for someone who is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment, inspiring students to reach their full potential, and committed to their professional growth.

If you are ready to inspire, challenge, and empower the next generation, we want to hear from you!

St Joseph’s School, Quarry Hill is seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 1/2 classroom teacher to join our friendly and supportive school community. This is an exciting, fixed-term opportunity from 28th July (or by negotiation) for the remainder of the 2025 school year.

The Position

• Title: Yr 1/2 Classroom Teacher
• Salary per hour/year: As per CEMEA
• FTE / Hours per fortnight: FTE 1
• Employment Status: Full Time / Fixed Term
• Location: St Joseph’s Primary School Quarry Hill
• Potential start date: 28th July, 2025 (or by negotiation)

About St Joseph’s

St Joseph’s is a welcoming Catholic school where every student is known, valued, and supported. Our committed staff provide engaging, innovative learning experiences that foster academic, spiritual, and personal development. We pride ourselves on a strong sense of community, ensuring a nurturing and purpose-driven environment for all.

Our teaching and learning approach is grounded in the Magnify Sandhurst framework, which promotes evidence-based, high-impact teaching strategies. We focus on building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, while also nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. With a commitment to personalised learning and student wellbeing, St Joseph’s empowers every child to grow academically, spiritually, and socially in a safe and supportive environment.

About You

• Skilled in evidence-based teaching practices, especially in literacy and numeracy.
• Able to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Creates a calm, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Uses data to inform teaching and support student growth.
• Works well with colleagues, support staff, and leadership teams.
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with staff, students and families.
• Open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional growth.
• Handles challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Supports and contributes to the spiritual life of the school.
• Demonstrates compassion, integrity, and respect in all interactions.

What We Offer You

• A supportive and engaged school community, with opportunities for career advancement.
• The chance to contribute to the success and sustainability of a thriving school environment.
• Innovative Learning Practices, embedded in evidenced-based research.
• Engagement with a school community that celebrates inclusivity, faith, and shared values.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A strong commitment to student welfare and holistic development.
• 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.  

Applications Close: Friday 18th July, 2025

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.  

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.