St Michael’s Tallangatta is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our friendly school environment. This is an exciting, ongoing full time opportunity to be part of Catholic Education in the Sandhurst Diocese.

About St Michael’s Tallangatta

St Michael’s Primary School is a tight-knit, inclusive and respectful community 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.

The Position

• Title: Teacher
• Classification: T1-1 to T2-6
• Salary per hour/year: $79,589 to $118,063
• FTE / Hours per fortnight: 76
• Employment Status: Ongoing
• Location: Tallangatta
• Other Requirements: VIT, Drivers License
• Potential start date: 27 April 2026

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.

Grounded in our Josephite traditions, St Michael's Primary is an inclusive rural Catholic school where the child is at the heart of all we do. We nurture the whole person to foster deeper learning, responding with faith and courage in a compassionate and connected community.

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.

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.  

Child Safeguarding Statement for Applicants

Adhering and complying to CESL’s child safety expectations, policies, and commitments is essential for every CESL role, as all staff play a vital part in upholding and promoting a child-safe culture.

All applicants are encouraged to review the Catholic Education Office Sandhurst - Child Safeguarding information prior to submitting their application.

Applications Close: 17th April 2026

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.