At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire young minds and create a safe, engaging classroom environment.
- Company: Join Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School, a vibrant Catholic community.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a supportive team and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Located in Cheltenham, just 20km from Melbourne's centre.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while embracing a collaborative culture.
- Qualifications: Must hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and a passion for education.
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.20 FTE)
Applications Close: 12 November 2026
We are looking for a passionate and collaborative classroom teacher to be part of our great community. Graduate and experienced teachers are welcome to apply - we are happy to sit at the table and talk about what is possible. As we secure staffing for 2027 we have 0.2 available.
At Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School we enjoy a positive and welcoming culture where we celebrate strengths and promote a growth mindset. We are a community dedicated to creating a collaborative culture of learning where children learn to problem solve and think critically and creatively. Our teachers are passionate about children, learning and life and we know that good relationships are at the heart of good teaching. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in Literacy and Numeracy whilst nurturing the wellbeing of each student.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part time (0.2 FTE) fixed term position of Classroom Teacher to commence on 27 January 2027, concluding on 26 January 2028. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team based approach to learning and teaching.
Selection Criteria
We require a teacher with the ability to:
- create a safe classroom environment that encourages the full flourishing of each child
- embrace the Catholic ethos of our school
- demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- work and collaborate as part of a professional learning team using data to inform practice
- deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities
- partner with families to provide care and support for students
- foster and value student voice to engage children in their learning
- use digital technologies to enhance innovative and contemporary learning and teaching.
The successful applicant will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.
All students attending Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School have the right to feel safe and be safe. The highest possible standard of care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school community.
Welcome to Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Primary School, Cheltenham. We are a Child Safe school promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are located 20km south of the centre of Melbourne. We are proud of our Catholic faith and tradition and this underpins all areas of school life as evidenced by relationships, language and rituals. The connection with our parish is strong and this reputation is highly valued in the wider community.
2027 0.2 Classroom Teacher - Primary in Melbourne employer: Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Our Lady Of The Assumption School offers a positive and welcoming culture that celebrates strengths and promotes a growth mindset. The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative learning environment where teachers and students build strong relationships, ensuring high standards in literacy and numeracy while nurturing student wellbeing. With opportunities for both graduate and experienced teachers, it fosters professional growth and encourages open dialogue about possibilities in education.
Contact Details:
Our Lady Of The Assumption School Recruitment Team
