Why Work at Fitzroy Community School
FCS is not an ordinary school — and it’s not an ordinary place to work.
If you believe that education is about more than academic outcomes, that children thrive when they are truly known by the adults around them, and that a school’s culture is just as important as its curriculum, you’ll feel at home here.
Our motto is People Before Things, and that applies to our staff just as much as our students. Teaching at FCS means working in a small, close-knit community where relationships are genuine, not institutional. You’ll know every child by name. You’ll be part of a team that shares a clear and deeply considered vision for childhood — one that has been lived out and refined over nearly five decades.
At FCS, we believe the hidden curriculum matters. How adults relate to one another sets the tone for how children relate to the world. That’s why we work hard to maintain a collegial, positive and affirming staff culture. Staff here don’t just teach — they model the kind of engaged, curious, resilient adults we hope our students will become.
You’ll have real autonomy in how you work. At FCS, we prioritise the spirit of learning — trusting our teachers to read the room, respond to the moment, and bring genuine enthusiasm to everything they teach. When something calls for reflection, we pause, talk it through as a team, and grow together. It’s a professional culture built on trust, curiosity and a shared love of what we do.
Working at FCS is, as our founders put it, a happy place to work — and that hasn’t changed in 50 years.
Current Vacancies
We are always interested in hearing from educators who are passionate about whole-child development and share our belief that goodness, viability and academic competency are the three pillars of a well-educated person.
FCS teachers are people who genuinely treasure their subjects, connect warmly with children, and understand that a confident, communicative child is the truest measure of great teaching.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a covering letter and current CV by completing the form below, or email to employment@fcs.vic.edu.au. Tell us what draws you to FCS and what you believe a school should be.
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