Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher - New Lambton

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton, NSW, is seeking a permanent part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher (0.4FTE) starting January 2027. The role focuses on curriculum, culture, spirituality, wellbeing and literacy/numeracy support for Indigenous students within a Catholic school community.

The teacher will develop PLPs, liaise with classroom and wellbeing teams, and promote evidence-based pedagogies while aligning to NSW accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a four-year trained teacher with current accreditation.
• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic Education and school ethos.
• Active involvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education.

Responsibilities

• Lead formation and implementation of PLPs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Develop curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing programs.
• Collaborate with staff and community to support educational outcomes.
• Promote the school's Catholic identity and participate in Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Adhere to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

NSW WWCC

Senior First Aid

Anaphylaxis training

CSO Accreditation to Teach/Lead

Job description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher - New Lambton

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – New Lambton NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

St Therese's Primary School, New Lambtonis seeking a permanent part-time (0.4FTE)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacherto join the team, commencing January 2027.

St Therese’s Primary Schoolis a unique school community offering students a quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6. At St Therese’s students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning while offering a community that is supportive of the creative, unique and individual talents of every student. Working with parents and the wider community to provide a holistic education, St Therese’s provides a number of enrichment opportunities for students to extend their learning experiences and enable them to reach their full potential.

The role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is to focus on support for students and school communities in the areas of curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher shares responsibility with all staff for the Catholic identity and mission of the school. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher will be specifically involved with the formation and implementation of Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, which are targeted at improving educational outcomes and supporting educational pathways, both within andbeyond the school setting.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is responsible to the school Principal and liaises closely with classroom teachers, curriculum teams, wellbeing teams, ministry teams and Learning Support teams. At the discretion of the Principal, duties may be varied according to the needs of the school.

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Teachers of Religion positions you must also be Catholic
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes, with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomesDemonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment
• Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
• Demonstrated skills and experience in supporting and fostering the development of children’s literacy and numeracy skills (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgment of Aboriginality is welcomed
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category B or D – Accreditation to Teach or Accreditation to Teach Religion

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport(T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Sallyanne Stanbridge, Principal on Tel: [phone]***or via email: ***************@mn.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.