Primary Teacher

About PARED Victoria

PARED Victoria established Harkaway Hills College in 2016 and Lysterfield Lake College in 2022. Lysterfield Lake College is an independent Catholic school for boys located in Narre Warren North. The College is committed to delivering a rigorous and enriching educational experience grounded in the Catholic faith, where students are inspired to pursue what is good, true, and beautiful.

PARED Schools follow a personalised system of education, fostering a strong partnership between parents and school to support the holistic development of each child. Through this approach, every student is encouraged to reach their full potential—academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Staff at Lysterfield Lake College play a vital role in supporting this mission. They are required to embrace this philosophy and provide a caring and supportive environment for all children. They are a role model of virtue and actively contribute to the character formation of each one of their students.

All staff are expected to actively support the College’s Christian ethos and uphold its Mission, Vision, and Values.

The Role

This position is a primary classroom teaching role reporting to the Headmaster of Lysterfield Lake College. The basic function of a teacher in the Primary School is one of the development and implementation of curriculum consistent with the philosophy, policy and practice prescribed by the College.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning programs aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and the College's educational philosophy.

• Plan, differentiate, assess, and report on student learning to support the academic growth and wellbeing of every student.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that promotes strong character, respectful relationships, and a love of learning.

• Build effective partnerships with parents, mentors, and colleagues to support the holistic development of each student.

• Contribute actively to the life of the College through professional learning, curriculum development, co-curricular activities, and College community events.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven teaching capability and curriculum knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Alignment with the College’s values, with the capacity to model virtuous behaviour and actively contribute to and enrich the College culture.

Specific Child Safety Requirements:

 Applicants must demonstrate

·         The capacity to model and consistently uphold a Child Safe Culture including the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, and the Child Safe Code of Conduct both personally and professionally.  Refer to the links below to access these policies.

·         Suitability to work with children including positive attitudes toward child safety and child empowerment.

·         A willingness to participate in ongoing child safety training.

·         The ability to create culturally safe and inclusive environments for diverse students, cultural diverse students, students with disabilities and students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

·         Refer to the college website below to access these policies. https://www.lysterfieldlake.vic.edu.au/policies/

Applicants are required to provide a valid Working with Children Check or VIT registration (teachers) and will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to sign the Child Safe Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.

BENEFITS:

• Parking on site

• School fees discounts for staff

• Career development and ongoing position

• Surrounded by magnificent park landscaping

APPLICATION

Please email your application to Trent Thomas, Headmaster of Lysterfield Lake College, via ••••@lysterfieldlake.vic.edu.au.

All applications must include a cover letter, resume and at least two references (professional/ character). Applications close on 20th August 2026. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.