Catholic Primary Teacher – 12 Month Contract

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Baptist Primary School Maitland, part of the Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, seeks a 12-month temporary full-time Classroom Teacher starting January 2027. The role supports Catholic education across Kindergarten to Year 6 with a commitment to holistic learning including spiritual development.

Candidates should hold four-year teacher training, NSW WWCC, NESA accreditation, and complete anaphylaxis and CPR training. Commitment to Catholic ethos is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of Catholic Education and support for Catholic ethos and culture.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments meeting diverse student needs.
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment and school data to improve outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and the wider community to achieve educational outcomes.
• Demonstrates an innovative, agile mindset for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver contemporary, compliant teaching programs across nominated areas.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs and styles with effective assessments.
• Utilise data to optimise learning outcomes and inform practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to support student development.
• Incorporate evidence-based practices and digital learning to enhance outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Assessment & data use

Collaborative teamwork

Digital learning integration

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Job description

St John the Baptist Primary School Maitland, part of the Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, seeks a 12-month temporary full-time Classroom Teacher starting January 2027. The role supports Catholic education across Kindergarten to Year 6 with a commitment to holistic learning including spiritual development.

Candidates should hold four-year teacher training, NSW WWCC, NESA accreditation, and complete anaphylaxis and CPR training. Commitment to Catholic ethos is essential.