Teacher of English, Mathematics and STEM

Role Description/CriteriaSt Monica's College is a Catholic co-educational College (Years serving the northern suburbs of Melbourne and is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS).Our College is located on three metropolitan campuses in Epping and Reservoir and a rural campus, Ostia, in Strath Creek for spiritual retreat.

Epping campuses are walking distance from each other and the Epping train station.
A vacancy exists for a full time Teacher of Year 8 English, Mathematics and STEM. This is a permanent position commencing immediately.
Applications are invited from secondary and primary school teachers.
Candidates must have the ability to plan, work and learn in a team environment.

They must also have excellent classroom management skills and have a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and contemporary pedagogies.

Skills/Experience

Bachelor/Masters of Education
A strong commitment to Catholic Education
An ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents and colleagues
An ability to create an engaging, educational and challenging learning environment that caters for the needs of all students
An eagerness to learn
An enthusiasm to implement a differentiated curriculum and use modern technology to support student learning.

Culture and Benefits

We provide a work environment that nurtures on-going growth and development
We build capacity in all areas of teaching and learning
Ongoing religious formation to enhance Catholic Identity.

Special Requirements

St Monica's College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, therefore the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children
The successful applicant will hold the Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Applications to be addressed to the Principal, Mr Brian Hanley OAM and include a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of three referees.


Salary for this position is based on experience in accordance with the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA) as varied from time to time.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

For further information about our College please visit www.stmonicas-epping.comApplication
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