Careers & Employment

Working at
St Gabriel’s

St Gabriel’s attracts and retains high quality people who are experts in their field and dedicated to supporting our students in their academic and social and emotional learning and future endeavours with life beyond school. The school fosters rewarding and strong relationships between teacher and student, and every member of staff has a positive and proactive approach to their work and a willingness to participate in School life. 

All teachers have our quality of teaching and commitment to excellence at the forefront of everything they do. 

Staff wellbeing is paramount to the School, and we provide appropriate care and professional development programs to ensure all staff can contribute positively and successfully to the School. 

Our Senior Leadership Team leads a passionate team of teachers and administrators in delivering academic excellence and upholding the St Gabriel’s values.  

St Gabriel’s is a community in which we work together to fulfil the schools mission: 

To transform the whole person through authentic relationships and innovative educational experiences. 

What are the benefits
of working with us?

Financial Benefits

  • Competitive salaries

  • NFP Renumeration Packaging (through Southgate) which increases take home pay

Access to the School

  • Onsite parking

  • Close to Metro

  • Good Public transport

Staffroom Supplies

  • Tea and coffee supplies

  • Wellbeing weeks are enjoyed regularly throughout the year to celebrate and support staff wellbeing

  • School Canteen available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for staff to purchase lunch

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

  • Attendance at Professional Development Activities

  • Formal Professional Development Programs

  • Participation in Professional Learning Communities

Technology

All Staff are supplied with:

  • Laptop

  • Ipad

  • All teaching and learning spaces have a touch panel board

Health and Wellbeing

  • Access to School wellbeing Programs and Initiatives

  • Free Flu Vaccination

  • Training in First Aid, CPR and other students management

  • Fitness programs

  • Access to EAP – Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing and to help you deal with the challenges, concerns or issues that may be affecting you at work or at home. EAP is available to staff and their families

  • "You become part of a like-minded team that fosters a safe learning space for the well-being of every student and sees their strengths first before any limitations. It is not only a joy, but a privilege to work at St Gabe’s and see every student grow and reach their full potential."

  • "My enjoyment is connecting and engaging with each student and supporting their learning when they are happy and engaged but more so supporting them through some of their challenging moments. The job is never dull and the staff are very supportive of each other. "

  • "At St Gabe’s be prepared to marvel at our students' resilience, be empowered by the staff you work alongside and heartened to know you're making such a difference in the lives of so many individuals and their families."

  • "I'm only new to the role but a standout for me that could be used if you like is 'The staff are so dedicated, passionate and nurturing at St. Gabriel's. It is amazing to work with a group of people so student-centred.

  • "The reason I enjoy working at St Gabriel’s is watching the care, concern and capacity that both Teachers and Learning Support staff demonstrate every day, when working with our students. It is truly a mission of dedication by everyone."

  • "Having taught in both mainstream and in diverse learning environments, I must say this has been my favourite environment to work in. Achieving an academic or wellbeing milestone with students at St Gabriel’s School is a priceless feeling that reminds me why I became a teacher in the first place."

  • "I love supporting our special needs students and helping build relationships between school staff and families, leading to a community that holds each other up."

Current Employment Opportunities