Primary Teacher

De La Salle College Malvern, a distinguished independent Catholic College for boys in Years 5 – 12, has a rich history since its founding in 1912. With three campuses in Malvern and Malvern East, we take pride in fostering a respectful, encouraging, and child-safe environment that upholds strong Lasallian values.

We are currently seeking a Primary Teacher (Years 5 & 6), commencing Term 2, 2024. Graduates welcome to apply. 

Remuneration will be based on experience, following the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA).

De La Salle College is an integral part of the faith community of Malvern and Malvern East.  De La Salle College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). MACS is the employer of employees at De La Salle College. 

We seek candidates with strong teamwork abilities, effective classroom management skills, and a dedicated commitment to the values of Catholic Education and contemporary pedagogues.

Job description:

• Creating a child-safe environment for students.
• Adhering to the school's Child Protection Policy and Child Safety Staff Code of Conduct.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders, such as  Education Support Team, School Psychologists, Primary Team Leader and Directors of Students, to monitor student progress and well-being.
• Providing timely marking and feedback to student work.
• Ensuring up-to-date student data management systems.
• Developing and delivering programs that leverage technology to enhance learning.
• Setting and maintaining high expectations for student performance standards.
• Complying with ongoing professional development requirements as per VIT guidelines.
• Identifying personal professional learning needs and participating in the annual Professional Learning Plan process.
• Actively engaging in internal and external professional development to enhance teaching practices.
• Utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources to effectively engage students in their learning journey.

Skills/Experience required:

• Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification.
• A strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Skills to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the field of education.
• Proficiency in implementing a differentiated curriculum and leveraging modern technology to support student learning.

Special Requirements:

At De La Salle College, the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children are paramount. Therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.

The successful applicant must hold a valid Victorian Institute of Teaching registration. While accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is advantageous, it is not a prerequisite.

To apply:

Please provide the contact details of two referees.

Join our passionate team at De La Salle College and contribute to nurturing young minds in a supportive and thriving educational community. 

Applications close 4:00pm Wednesday 17 April 2024. 
Please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek.
See our College website for full position description. 

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

De La Salle College Malvern is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children