Location: Melbourne
Start Date: Term 2, 2026 (or sooner)
Contract Type: Full-Time | Fixed-Term (Until End of Academic Year)
Sector: Government Primary School
Salary: Competitive Victorian Government Scale + Supportive Leadership
Prospero Teaching is proud to partner with a well-regarded government primary school located in Melbourne’s inner south-eastern suburbs, currently seeking a passionate and committed Grade 1 Teacher to join their team from Term 2, 2026 or sooner.
This full-time role is available until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of longer-term opportunities for the right candidate.
The school offers a welcoming and collaborative environment, making it ideal for a teacher who enjoys working closely within a supportive team and is passionate about building strong literacy foundations for young learners.
Located in Melbourne’s inner south-east, this well-established primary school serves a vibrant and diverse community and is known for its strong focus on early literacy development and student wellbeing.
The school is recognised for:
Supportive and collaborative leadership
A strong culture of teamwork and professional learning
Well-structured literacy programs across the junior years
A positive and inclusive school culture
Strong focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills
Ongoing professional development opportunities for staff
Teachers are supported through year-level planning teams and a leadership structure that values collaboration, consistency, and high-quality teaching practices.
We are seeking an educator who is:
A qualified Primary Teacher with full working rights in Australia
Registered (or eligible) with VIT
Ideally has 2–5 years of teaching experience
Experienced in delivering the Victorian Curriculum
Confident in teaching phonics and early literacy programs
Familiar with or willing to implement a Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) approach
A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues
Passionate about creating engaging and supportive learning environments for early primary students
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who enjoys teaching the early years and supporting students in developing strong foundational literacy skills.
Click Apply Now to submit your CV, or reach out to Paul Doherty at Prospero Teaching for a confidential discussion:
📧 paul.d@prosperoteaching.com
📞 0434 070 221
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