Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher - Shortland

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle in Shortland invites applications for a permanent part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher. The role focuses on supporting students and school communities in curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning, and wellbeing, with responsibility to develop PLPs for Indigenous students.

You will work with teachers and support teams, liaise with the community, and contribute to the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Reconciliation Action

Qualifications

• Must hold a four-year teaching qualification and NSW accreditation to teach.
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under NSW law.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) in place.
• Completion of anaphylaxis training.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support students and school communities across curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Liaise with classroom, wellbeing, curriculum and Learning Support teams and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Contribute to the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Reconciliation Action Plan and Catholic ethos of the school.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Student wellbeing

Collaboration

Community engagement

Innovative mindset

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NSW NESA Accreditation

Current NSW Working with Children Check

Anaphylaxis training

Senior First Aid Certificate

CSO accreditation to teach/lead

Job description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher - Shortland

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Shortland NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland is seeking a permanent parttime (0.2FTE)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher to join the team January 2027

Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland values and promotes the pursuit of excellence in a supportive and safe environment while providing quality, positive and real education for students to achieve their full individual 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.

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

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

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.