Come and join our positive learning community! 

The Opportunity 

St Joseph's Chiltern is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our friendly school environment. This is an exciting ongoing opportunity to be part of Catholic Education in the Sandhurst Diocese!

Graduate Teachers are strongly encouraged to apply!

As a graduate teacher at St Joseph’s Chiltern, you’ll be stepping into a supportive and forward-thinking environment where your ideas are genuinely valued, your professional growth is actively nurtured, and your teaching career can truly flourish. We are committed to empowering early career educators through dedicated mentorship, collaborative practice, and meaningful opportunities to inspire and shape the next generation.

Why choose to work at St Joseph's: 

• St Joseph's is a vibrant, supportive and engaged school community only 25 minutes from Wodonga or Wangaratta, nestled in the beautiful Mt Pilot National Park. 

• 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. 

• A strong commitment to wellbeing and holistic development. 

• Access to innovative teaching resources and cutting-edge educational programs. 

• Modern facilities within a picturesque setting.

The Position

• Title: Classroom Teacher
• Classification: T1-1 - T2-6
• Salary per hour/year: $79,589 -$118,063
• FTE/ Hours per week : 1.0/38 hours
• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Location: Chiltern
• Other Requirements: Current VIT
• Potential start date: 27th January 2026

About St Joseph's Chiltern

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.

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.
• 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.  

Applications Close: Monday 14th of November 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.