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  • Working in Catholic Education

    Within the Archdiocese of Melbourne there are many rewarding employment opportunities.

    Currently Catholic education in the Archdiocese comprises more than 250 Primary schools, approximately 70 Secondary schools and 5 special schools, employing over 12,500 principals and teachers as well as approximately 5,000 non-teaching/ancillary staff, working full-time and part-time.

    In addition, the Catholic Education Office Melbourne employs over 400 staff based in East Melbourne and metropolitan regional offices. 
     

    Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne

    Catholic schools are an important part of the Catholic Church’s mission; they seek to be schools of first choice for Catholic parents. Dignity and respect for each student form the basis of teaching and learning in Catholic schools, with the values of the Gospel integral to the faith development activities and religious education programs.

    Catholic schools provide high quality academic, social and vocational education and curriculum that is responsive to the individual needs of students in a changing world.

    Catholic schools:

    • practise and celebrate Christian values
    • provide religious education and opportunities for faith development in communities where prayer and sacramental celebrations are integral
    • educate students for engagement in civic and public life, involving community service and issues of social justice
    • build environments focused on achievement, challenge, creativity and enjoyment
    • include highly qualified and caring teachers committed to the ethos of Catholic education
    • are inclusive and safe and foster a strong sense of wellbeing
    • are welcoming communities and promote quality interpersonal relationships.

    Seeking employment as a teacher or a member of the school support staff in schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne

    Teaching and school support staff positions may be advertised in Victorian newspapers and online. All employment positions are also listed here.
     

    Registration as a teacher in Victoria

    All teachers in Victoria must hold current teacher registration through the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). For more information, visit the VIT website: www.vit.vic.edu.au.

  • Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school

    It is vital for the effectiveness of the Catholic school community that all members understand the distinctive purpose and mission of Catholic schools. Principals and teachers need therefore to be accredited to teach in a Catholic school. In pursuing accreditation to teach in a Catholic school, staff will develop a deeper understanding not only of the nature of the school as part of the Church’s mission but also of their roles as members of staff. It is expected that accreditation requirements will be met within five years of beginning teaching in a Catholic school in Victoria.

    Teachers of Religious Education are further required to have Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School. It is essential that religious educators have an appropriate and adequate knowledge of Catholic faith, tradition and practice in order to competently teach religious education using the mandated texts and to contribute to students’ growth in faith.

    For detailed information about accreditation requirements pertaining to teachers employed in schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne, see more information about Accreditation.

    Seeking employment as a principal in schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne

    As well as the Application Form and the Guidelines which are available below, an Application Kit for primary principal positions must be obtained before submitting an application. These are available by contacting the Regional Office relevant to the school of interest as follows:


    Eastern Regional Office: (03) 9724 0200 or manager.ero@ceomelb.catholic.edu.au  
    Northern Regional Office: (03) 9329 8800 or manager.nro@ceomelb.catholic.edu.au  
    Southern Regional Office: (03) 9532 1922 or manager.sro@ceomelb.catholic.edu.au  
    Western Regional Office: (03) 9731 3900 or manager.wro@ceomelb.catholic.edu.au  


    All Principal positions need to be accompanied by the Application Form below.