Fixed Term – 2027
About the Role
Position Title: Graduate Teacher – Junior School
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term
Commencement: Beginning of the 2027 school year
Location: St Pius X Primary School, Warrnambool
Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:
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:
Catholic Identity and Mission: Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the ethos, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church, and the ability to actively contribute to and nurture the Catholic identity of the school community.
Classroom Management and Student Engagement: Ability to establish and maintain a positive, well-structured learning environment that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of young learners.
Student Wellbeing: A demonstrated understanding of the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing needs of young children, and the ability to embed wellbeing principles into everyday classroom practice through a School Wide Positive Behaviour System.
Curriculum Knowledge and Pedagogical Practice: Ability to plan and deliver structured, sequenced lessons incorporating clear learning intentions and success criteria, modelling ("I do"), guided practice ("we do"), and independent practice ("you do"), along with regular checks for understanding and timely, targeted feedback.
Child Safety: A demonstrated commitment to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children, with sound knowledge of (or willingness to quickly develop knowledge of) Child Safe Standards, mandatory reporting obligations, and relevant school policies and codes of conduct.
Applicants will be required to submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no more than 3 pages)
For a confidential discussion about the role contact:
The Principal on: 55 622 506
Applications close Tuesday 8 September
Child Safety
St Pius X Primary School is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in which all children are protected from abuse and harm.
All staff are expected to actively contribute to a culture of child safety and comply with the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing policies, procedures and Code of Conduct.
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.
St Pius X Primary School was opened by the Sisters of Mercy in 1962 and has a current enrollment of approximately 300 students in West Warrnambool, south-west Victoria.
As a Catholic school we are committed to the following gospel values of our faith and tradition: community and openness; love and compassion; faith and justice; dignity and respect.
We aim to do this by: valuing and developing the gifts and potential of the whole person, along with providing quality educational programs and facilities committed to the pursuit of excellence.
We support each other in our faith journey and in building a life giving school community. We serve as an active participant in our parish and the Catholic community.
We empower and encourage our students to play an active and rewarding role in our local, national and global communities.
