Sacred Heart Primary School is situated in Morwell, the heart of the Latrobe Valley. It is Victoria’s energy centre and situated 150 kilometres east of Melbourne on the lands of the Gunaikurnai People, with a population of 15,000.

About the Role

Sacred Heart Primary School has an enrolment of 106 and is richly blessed with a proud community that is diverse and exciting. Our teachers work together to develop the best educational pathway for each child and rely on evidence-based practice to create progressions of learning. Our teams work collaboratively, planning together and supporting each other to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated primary school teacher with a passion for P.E. You will be working in a flexible learning space as part of the junior team.

Period: This ongoing 0.6 position (three days a week or part thereof). One day teaching P.E. days two working in various classrooms across the school and implementing support programs. Graduates and permission to teach teachers are welcome to apply. Teachers interested in one, two or three days are also invited to apply.

Commencement Date: 22nd April 2025

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs,

Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in P.E. and Health.

Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes and consistent with the school’s strategic plan

Teaching the curriculum.

Model exemplary classroom practice in the school to engage in critical reflection of personal practice and to support staff to expand their capacity

Contribute to professional discussion about content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning

Work together to use student data to inform teaching

Benefits:

Salary earning, $46,812- $69,442

Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)

Annual salary incremental progression, 1 May

Annual leave loading

Salary Packaging

Generous salary allowances

Graduate teacher payment

Flexible leave day

Various leave options available

Time in lieu

Dedicated support from school leadership

The latest IT and resources in each classroom

Urban/regional modern school with onsite parking and close to public transport

Social events to create community with staff and families

Co teach with exceptional teachers

A strong team culture based on relationships and trust

Outstanding Catholic faith based curriculum

Essential Knowledge and Experience

VIT registration or able to put in for PTT

Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School is an advantage.

Exemplary teaching practice with proven classroom management practice

Comprehensive knowledge of current educational needs and achievement standards

Demonstrated ability to address students' varying intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities in teaching practice and pedagogy.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team building and mentoring skills.

Our staff demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. We welcome applicants with experience working within Catholic Education but also give a commitment to warmly welcoming new staff from other sectors or non-education backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications are to be emailed to [email protected].

Applications close 10th April 2025. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Sacred Heart Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and have VIT registration.