Classroom Teacher Positions
2025 SEMESTER TWO AND 2026 TEACHING POSITIONS
Are you seeking a rewarding and fulfilling teaching position in a friendly, supportive, and dynamic school community?
St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School is one of Melbourne’s newest Catholic primary schools, having opened in January 2022. We have a friendly, collegial staff team, supportive parents and happy students. We have built a strong reputation as the primary school of choice within our local community, with approximately 500 students. 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 seeking applications from enthusiastic, innovative teachers for classroom teaching positions for Semester Two (July – December 2025) or January 2026. We are looking for teachers who can develop nurturing, professional relationships with children. They must be open to professional growth and learning and have the capacity to provide targeted, engaging learning opportunities for children.
Australian or New Zealand graduate teachers are strongly encouraged to apply and will be fully supported in our school.
We have successfully employed overseas teachers who have all made a significant contribution to our school, and we have a strong record of supporting teachers to transition into the Australian educational environment.
Overseas-based applicants must have a minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience in primary schools to meet the visa requirements set by the Australian Government. They must also meet the teacher registration requirements set by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), including a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English. Experience in teaching in a primary school setting similar to that found in Victoria would be considered an advantage.
You will be working for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS), which owns and operates nearly 300 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and employs over 19,000 staff.
Working in our school will be an opportunity for:
- A generous salary between A$79 500 – A$118 000 (per the 2022 Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement).
- Supportive working conditions and time-in-lieu allocations.
- Assistance with sponsorship and visa applications.
- Employment in a supportive and welcoming school community.
- Opportunities for career growth in one of Australia’s largest independent education systems.
- Our school is located in a beautiful area with easy access to the Melbourne CBD, making it a fantastic place to live and work.
- A wide range of suburban and rural housing options in the local and surrounding area in one of Melbourne’s most affordable locations.
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 Monday, August 11, 2025.
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 (attached) 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.
Learning Support Officer Position (Semester Two, 2025)
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 is a fixed-term position classified under the 2022 CEMEA as Education Support Category B (dependent on prior experience and skills). The hours of employment for this position will be 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 or as close to Monday, August 11, 2025.
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 prerequisite.
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 and email to:
principal@slweirviews.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: MONDAY, July 21, 2025