2026 TERM TWO PREP CLASSROOM TEACHING POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding, fulfilling teaching position in a friendly, supportive school?
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is one of Melbourne’s newest Catholic primary schools, located in Victoria’s fastest-growing and most dynamic urban growth corridor, just 40 minutes from Melbourne CBD. We are seeking applications from an enthusiastic, innovative teacher. This is a fixed-term teaching position for the remainder of 2026 with the possibility of an ongoing position in 2027.
We are blessed to have a friendly, collegial staff team, a supportive and engaged parent community and happy, engaged children. We have built a strong reputation as the primary school of choice within our local community, with approximately 535 students in 2026. We encourage you to watch our YouTube clips on our website (www.slweirviews.catholic.edu.au/employment/) to see what a great place St Lawrence of Brindisi is to work.
We are looking for a Prep teacher who can develop nurturing relationships with children and professional relationships with colleagues and parents. They must be open to professional growth and learning and have the capacity to provide targeted, explicit learning opportunities for children. This person will work in a supportive Prep Learning Community and will be supported by a highly experienced and skilled Learning Community Leader. This position will commence on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Australian or New Zealand and/or graduate teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- a commitment to Catholic education.
- a passion for working with students.
- a capacity to implement engaging and differentiated learning for students.
- a willingness to work collaboratively.
- strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Procedure
The closing date for this position is Friday, March 13, 2026.
Applicants should be submitted to the principal, Bill Hill at: principal@slweirviews.catholic.edu.au, and must include:
- A cover letter introducing yourself and indicating why you are interested in working at St Lawrence of Brindisi
- An application form (available from our website) with at least two nominated referees, preferably including the current employer
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is a Child Safe environment. Our community promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children.
2026 TERM TWO LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER
Are you seeking an exciting new challenge to work in a supportive, welcoming school with friendly, happy children?
We are advertising an exciting opportunity to join our amazing team in one of Melbourne’s newest Catholic primary schools in the suburb of Weir Views between Melton and Caroline Springs, just 40 minutes from the CBD and 5 minutes from the Western Freeway. We opened in 2022 and are blessed to have developed a school culture with supportive parents, an amazing and friendly staff group, and fantastic, happy children.
This position is classified under the 2022 CEMEA as an Education Support Category B fixed-term position for 2026, with the possibility of becoming ongoing in 2027. The preferred hours of employment for this position are 0.79 FTE or 30 hours spread over five days. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in an Education Support Officer/Learning Support Officer role.
This position will commence on Monday, April 20, 2026.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
The successful applicant will:
- demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and Child Safe schools.
- demonstrate a passion for working with children.
- demonstrate a capacity to work with children with a range of learning difficulties or social-emotional challenges and nurture their needs.
- possess a high level of patience and emotional maturity.
Previous experience will be taken into consideration but is not a pre-requisite.
The successful applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check and is expected to comply with the school’s Code of Conduct and Child Safe Policy.
How to Apply
Please complete a letter of application addressing the key selection criteria and the required application form with the names of at least two referees for this position. No application will be processed without a completed application form. Applications must be emailed to:
principal@slweirviews.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: Friday, April 4, 2026
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is a Child Safe environment.
Our community promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.
2026 – Application Form – Learning Support Officer