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Teacher Role Template (with Key Selection Criteria)
12 month Fixed Term Contract
Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:
- To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children;
- To provide students with a rich and engaging educational experience;
- Ensure the delivery of curriculum that reaches and engages students with a diverse range of educational abilities and backgrounds;
- A collegial and collaborative approach to learning and teaching.
Benefits:
- Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
- Region living at its best with strong connections to community;
- A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
Key Selection Criteria-
- Understanding and Commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission;
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration (or be eligible for registration);
- A current or be willing to obtain an Accreditation to teach Religious Education Certificate;
- Demonstrated high- level knowledge of Victorian Curriculum and the AITSL standards with best practice, evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning;
- Evidence of effective strategies for fostering a safe and positive classroom environment;
- Experience collaborating effectively with colleagues in planning, instruction, and assessment.
Applicants will be required to submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria
For a confidential discussion about the role contact:
The Principal on: 03 5495 1038 or 0439 951 034
Applications close Wednesday December 3rd, 2025
St Patrick’s Primary School, St Arnaud, is fully committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child. The school upholds the Victorian Child Safe Standards and operates within the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education framework. Child safety is the highest priority, and all forms of abuse are not tolerated.
The school fosters a culture of respect, inclusion and empowerment, ensuring children have a voice and feel safe and supported. It pays particular attention to the needs of vulnerable children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, those with disabilities, and students from diverse backgrounds.
St Pat’s ensures child safety through clear policies, risk management, safe recruitment practices, staff training and continuous review. Families and the wider community are encouraged to be active partners in maintaining a transparent, safe and caring environment where every child can learn and thrive.
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
St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic parish primary school situated in the Central Highlands, a region in the north-west of Victoria. The Sisters of Mercy established and ran the school for many years. Today, the school is in the care of dedicated lay teachers and a supportive parish community.
St Patrick's is an educating community with Christ as its centre point and inspiration, educating for service in faith, hope and love with the teaching and learning programs of the school embedded in the Gospel values. An integral part of our religious education is prayer, reflection, scripture, school masses and liturgies.
