St Michael’s Primary School is situated in Berwick, within the City of Casey, on the lands of the Bunurong/Boonwurrung Peoples. It is 90 km south-east of Melbourne, and easily accessible from the M1 freeway. Berwick is a mix of old and new, with the commercial centre hosting a 19th-century English village look, which hosts a strong café culture and plenty of eateries.

About the Role

St Michael’s Primary School has an enrolment of 446 students and is richly blessed with a proud community that is diverse and exciting. Our teams work collaboratively, planning together and supporting each other to ensure the best outcomes for our students. We have two positions available to join our team

Classroom Teacher: Full-time position (fixed term)

Commencement Date: 21 July 2025

Completion Date: 26 January 2026

We encourage teachers of all levels to apply, including Graduate Teachers and Permission to Teach

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting student progress in key learning areas

Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.

Monitor, evaluate and report student progress in key learning areas

Implement strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes

Implement effective student management consistent with the school’s strategic plan

Benefits:

Salary earning, $78,021 - $115,737

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

Annual leave loading

Salary Packaging

Flexible leave day

Parental leave – 16 weeks

Parental leave superannuation up to 52 weeks

Dedicated support from school leadership

Social events to create community with staff and families

A strong team culture based on relationships and trust

Essential Knowledge and Experience

VIT registration

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

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

Our school is located within lovely surroundings. St Michael’s staff engage students in meaningful, relevant, challenging, and varied learning experiences and are driven in their efforts to provide rich learning opportunities that cater for our students’ learning needs. We provide an environment which encourages all children to be confident and excited about learning. We believe the child is at the centre of all learning and we recognise that students are individuals – each with their own distinctive learning needs and styles

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

Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found by contacting Principal, Mr Mark Linden.

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 6 June 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.

St Michael’s 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, Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and required to provide a current VIT registration.