The Opportunity

St Kilian’s Primary School is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our school community.

A great Fixed Term Full Time opportunity exists for a Grade 4 Classroom Teacher to join our positive, supportive and close-knit school environment for term 4, 2025 (starting Monday, 6th October 2025).

Why choose to work at St Kilian's Primary School:

• Be a part of a supportive and collaborative school environment who values a culture of continued growth through an ongoing commitment to informed, current learning and teaching practices.

You will:

• Be a registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Understanding of and commitment to the AITSL standards and Victorian Teaching Profession's Code of Conduct.

• Have a commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of our school.

• Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic school, or a commitment to obtain accreditation.

• Bring strong classroom management skills and a passion for fostering a love of learning.

St Kilian's Primary School

St Kilian's Primary School has its origins in the early 1850s and has continued to offer educational opportunities, especially to children of the Bendigo District, for over 160 years. St Kilian's provides a positive learning environment whilst, at the same time, maintaining great pride in our heritage. Our school has a strong sense of community, drawing students from all areas of Bendigo and providing a quality educational setting in central Bendigo for an enrolment of approximately 269 children. We strive to live out our Identity Statement, 'St Kilian’s School is a nurturing Catholic community, which uses the inspiration of Mary to engage students to live, learn and grow'. We have access to a broad range of curriculum experiences that support children's development in the critical areas of numeracy and literacy, as well as specialist Music/Performing Arts, Visual arts incorporating Indonesian, Physical Education and Library that provide further interest and challenge for all. The school has an excellent pastoral care program reflective of the sense of community within the parents and students. Our Religious Education program reflects the commitment to the Catholic identity of the school, which we see as inclusive and welcoming.

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.
• A secure and rewarding position within Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited.
• 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.
• 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 (CES Ltd)

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

CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.

Applications Close: Friday, 12th September 2025 by  4pm.

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.