Prep Classroom Teacher (Avondale Heights)

Role Description/Criteria Would you like to join our amazing Prep Team?St Martin de Porres School is an integral part of the faith community of Avondale Heights. St Martin de Porres School is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). We are currently seeking a Prep Teacher for a short term contract until the end of 2026. You could be who we are looking for! Candidates must have an ability to plan, work and learn in a team environment. They must have excellent classroom management skills and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and the MACS Vision for Instruction. Role Description:
- Nurture each student’s development and relationship with God
- Model and bear witness to the Catholic faith
- Commit to create communities of learning which engage our students with a Catholic faith that is filled with life, hope and meaning within a diverse context
- Provide a safe environment and support the school’s commitment to a zero tolerance of abuse of any kind
- Build and value partnerships with parents and the wider community
- Use data to inform the learning and teaching cycle and differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all students at all times
- Provide continuous and accurate feedback to learners
- Reflect on their own practice in partnership with a coach, and document, monitor and peer review personal goals to support ongoing learning
- Work collaboratively across the school community and in a team
- Support the vision and mission of St Martin de Porres School
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, and utilise evidence based learning approaches
- Be committed to building a learning environment founded in the principles of the MACS 2030: Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement
- Demonstrate professional practice and behaviour according to the VIT Standards of Professional Practice, the Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct and the AITSL Framework
- Being familiar with UFLI is an advantage Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor of Education
- A robust commitment to Catholic education
- VIT Registration
- Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is preferred
- Contact details of three referees Please email your resume and cover letter to Principal, Ms Stefanie Harvey () Applications will be processed as they are received so don’t delay!Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.St Martin de Porres Primary is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. All staff employed are responsible for the protection of children in our care.Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working RightsApplication ProcedureSend documentation to : ude 3 referees. Please include current Principal as referee. We are able to consider a part time FTE of 0.6. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r2fw7