Department of Education - Victoria

Launch Your Primary Teaching Career at Churchill Primary School

If you're a graduate teacher looking for a supportive and rewarding start to your career, Churchill Primary School offers the perfect environment to grow your confidence and develop your practice. As a collaborative Professional Learning Community, you'll be supported by experienced colleagues, engage in evidence-based teaching, and have access to ongoing professional learning to help you succeed from day one.

At Churchill Primary School, you'll teach in modern learning environments while making a genuine difference in the lives of students. With a strong focus on student wellbeing, inclusion and academic growth, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and positive relationships. From AUSLAN and performing arts to sport and wellbeing programs, you'll have opportunities to contribute to a rich and engaging school experience while building a fulfilling teaching career.

What we offer

• Ongoing employment for candidates
• Career support with professional development opportunities
• Career start

What you’ll do  

Core responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing a range of teaching programs or courses of study
• Teaching an area of the curriculum or a general curriculum to a year level
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress in key learning areas
• Implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
• Maintaining records of class attendance and recording student progress
• Implementing effective student management consistent with the school charter.
• Working with a mentor to participate in professional development planning, implementation and reflection developing a professional portfolio

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supervising a range of student activities including support and welfare programs
• Contributing to a range of co-curricular programs

Who we’re looking for?  

We're seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Teacher who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of students. You'll be eager to learn, open to feedback, and excited to develop your teaching practice within a supportive and collaborative school environment.

The successful candidates will:

• • Demonstrate a commitment to student learning, wellbeing and inclusion.
  • Be passionate about delivering engaging, evidence-based teaching practices.
  • Value collaboration and enjoy working as part of a Professional Learning Community.
  • Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
  • Use reflection and professional learning opportunities to continuously grow as an educator.
  • Embody our school values of being Kind, Positive and Learners in all aspects of school life.

Who can apply? 

To be eligible to apply for a position advertised through the Teacher Graduate Recruitment program, a teacher must: 

• have completed their course requirements and graduated in the last 4 years, and
• not be employed as a teacher by the department at the time the advertised position is to commence

Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Next steps    

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply here