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Classroom Teacher
About the Role
At St Patrick's Primary School, Ballarat, we are a vibrant Catholic learning community committed to nurturing the potential of every child. Guided by our motto, "To Love is To Serve," we provide a rich, inclusive and faith-filled environment where students and staff thrive together.
Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to Catholic education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children.
- Providing students with engaging, high-quality learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence and achievement.
- Delivering evidence-informed teaching that meets the diverse learning needs of every student.
- Contributing positively to our collaborative professional culture through teamwork, reflection, and continuous improvement.
- Supporting the holistic development of students through strong relationships with families and the wider school community.
Why join St Patrick's?
- A welcoming and supportive Catholic school community with a strong sense of belonging.
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative and innovative staff committed to excellence in learning and teaching.
- Ongoing professional learning and leadership development within a culture that values growth and shared expertise.
- A beautiful Ballarat location with strong community connections.
Key Selection Criteria
Please refer to the attached Role Description for the full Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants are asked to submit:
- A cover letter
- A current resume, including three referees (one being your current employer)
- A response addressing the Key Selection Criteria
Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Ben Shields
Principal, St Patrick's Primary School, Ballarat
principal@spballarat.catholic.edu.au
Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.
About Us
With its origins dating back to the early history of Ballarat, St. Patrick’s is both rich in its history and contemporary in its outlook. We are immensely proud of the education on offer in our school which covers all essential curriculum as well as religious education, environmental education and LOTE (Indonesian). As the students move from Foundation class through to their final year at school in Year 6 they will focus on their learning around being active and caring participants in a vibrant learning community.
