St Michael's Primary School is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting full-time, fixed-term opportunity to take the next step in your career with Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)!

Experienced teachers, graduates or Pre-service teachers eligible for VIT Permission to Teach are encouraged to apply.

The Position

• Title: Classroom Teacher
• Classification: T1-1 to T2-6
• Salary per year: $79,589 to $118,063
• FTE / Hours per fortnight: 1.0 /76 
• Employment Status:  Fixed Term (end 3 April 2026)
• Location: Tallangatta
• Other Requirements: VIT, Drivers License
• Potential start date: 27 January 2026

 Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Graduate teacher payment
• Flexible leave day
• Various leave options available
• Time in lieu
• Committed support from school leadership
• Work with exceptional teachers and LSOs
• A positive and strong collaborative community culture based on safe, respected and trusted relationships

About You

• Be a graduate of a four-year teaching degree or equivalent or a Pre-service teacher eligible for VIT Permission to Teach are also encouraged to apply.
• Be a registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching or a Pre-service teacher eligible for VIT Permission to Teach are also encouraged to apply.
• Be accredited to Teach in a Catholic School or be currently gaining or be willing to gain accreditation.
• Be committed to Catholic Education and the Catholic Identity and Ethos of St Michael’s Primary School.
•  Be knowledgeable of and comply with the 11 Child Safe Standards, school’s child-safe policy, standards and code of conduct, and any other policies and procedures relating to child safety and inclusion.

St Michael's Primary School Tallangatta - Current enrolment: 84 students
St Michael’s Primary School is tight-knit, inclusive and respectful community that is located in Victoria’s spectacular High Country, only 30 minutes from Wodonga, and nestled beside the sparkling waters of Lake Hume. We live out the Gospel through our love and service and all in our community are cared for, known and valued for their uniqueness. The beautiful township of Tallangatta offers an idyllic destination for all seasons with water activities and outdoor experiences like the High-Country Rail Trail with the snow fields on our doorstep.

Why choose to work at St Michael’s:

At St Michael's, we teach with heart. Our identity statement speaks to this beautifully, inspiring us all to greatness.

The St Michael's Catholic Primary School Community follows the Josephite tradition of being a supportive learning environment that challenges the landscapes of our hearts and minds.

We invite you to join our faith-filled, supportive and collaborative school community where we live out our Catholic Faith tradition through a Christ-centred culture of compassion, courage, learning through high expectations and challenge for all in our inclusive community. Our teachers ensure the continued growth and flourishing of all in our school by focusing on the whole child’s development, working in partnership with our families and using contemporary, evidence-based learning, teaching and wellbeing practices.

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: 12 December 2025  

 Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume (including 3 current referees) and a document addressing the following questions:

• In line with St Michael's Primary School’s Learning Philosophy, how do you develop a positive and challenging learning culture in your classroom to ensure students' growth?
• How do you utilise contemporary research and evidenced based teaching practices in your classroom?

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.