Junior School Classroom Teacher (Upper Primary with PE)

Full Time Ongoing

Effective Term 1 2026

About Us

With a legacy of over 145 years of achievement Tintern is one of Melbournes most respected schools with students from our Early Learning Centre to Year 12. At Tintern we are committed to providing a workplace which encourages professional growth and opportunities for all staff.

Tintern aspires to bring out the best in every child. We educate boys and girls from ELC to Year 12 in our Parallel Learning model a crafted combination of single gender and co-educational learning. Care for each student a culture of personal and academic best and excellent teaching all enable our students to maximise their influence on the world.

Tintern Grammar seeks to appoint a passionate Junior School Teacher experienced in Upper Primary teaching with a Physical Education (PE) teaching component who will contribute positively to the vibrant culture of our Junior School community.

About the Role

As a key member of our Junior School you will deliver engaging and purposeful learning experiences for your students and demonstrate strong knowledge of both curriculum and pedagogy. You will plan and deliver lessons across core subjects and Physical Education catering to diverse learning needs and supporting student growth.

You will bring your passion for to the school and above all have a willingness to engage connect and care for our students.

This is a full-time ongoing position effective Term 1 2026.

About You

You will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and experience in teaching Junior School. You will demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of upper primary teaching and learning practice
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging PE programs that promote skill development teamwork and wellbeing
• Care and connectedness with students
• Current VIT registration
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to encourage and motivate your students
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• You will encourage students within a structured school environment to make individual choices and to use new experiences as learning opportunities
• You will have a desire to work collaboratively with other teachers and actively engage in the broader life of the School
• An interest in and/or experience in Cultures of Thinking would be advantageous.

Please view the Position Description below for a full overview of duties

Applications close Thursday 30 October 2025

Applications for this position should include a current curriculum vitae and names of at least two referees.

To learn more about our school our values and what it is like to be part of the Tintern Grammar community please visithttps:// view ourCandidate Information Pack- Educator.

Only people with the right to work in this country may apply for this position.

Tintern Grammar is a child safe school.