Classroom Teacher

The Assumption Cps Bathurst; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Catholic Education network

Regional life benefits

Job summary

The Assumption Catholic Primary School in Bathurst, NSW invites applications for a Kindergarten Teacher. This full-time maternity-leave position requires commitment to Catholic education and strong classroom leadership to support student growth and faith formation.

The successful candidate will design engaging learning experiences, assess progress, and collaborate with leadership and families to foster a caring school community.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Primary students with proven ability to design contemporary learning.
• Experience monitoring and using student data to inform teaching across academics and social-emotional learning.
• Commitment to contributing to a Catholic learning organisation and professional learning teams.
• Hold tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach NSW with Category D accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Create a learner-centred, supportive classroom aligned with curriculum policies.
• Develop and implement quality curriculum programs and assess student progress.
• Use inclusive teaching strategies and adapt for equitable education.
• Analyse assessment data to identify learning needs and drive improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership, staff, and broader school community.
• Provide supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

Skills

Primary teaching

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Differentiation

Pastoral care

Education

Tertiary qualifications

NSW teaching accreditation

Category D accreditation

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 October 2026

Join a learning community committed to excellence.

The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Bathurst
Co-educational, years K-6
Temporary, Full time (Maternity Leave Coverage)
Commencing: Term 1 2027 - Term 4 2027

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an approachable and caring Classroom Teacher to join the supportive team at The Assumption Catholic Primary School in Bathurst, NSW. The teacher in a Catholic school is someone who can encourage development and nurture the personal, spiritual and educational growth of each and every student.

We are seeking a Kindergarten Teacher who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• Creating a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
• Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapting practices for equitable education.
• Analysing student assessment data to identify learning needs and encouraging improvement.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contributing to school life.
• Providing student supervision and assisting in organising extracurricular activities.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You (selection criteria)
The new Teacher will enrich the experiences of our students through contemporary teaching experience and aligning with the following selection criteria:

• Approval to teach Primary students with a proven ability to implement and design contemporary learning.
• Experience in monitoring and assessing student data and using this data to inform teaching for areas of academic learning, social and emotional learning and behaviour.
• Demonstrate a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice in a professional learning team.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work collaboratively, share expertise and build strong partnerships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
• Commitment to contributing to a Catholic learning organisation through faith and mission.
• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications, accreditation to teach in NSW and Category D accreditation in the CEDB Work, Teach, Lead Policy.

About Our Offer
Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks
• Bathurst offers a vibrant cultural scene, with various arts festivals, events, and galleries to enjoy as well as the iconic Bathurst 1000 event
• The benefit of regional life, situated just over 2 hours from Sydney

About Us
The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff. CEDB is seeking dynamic staff to join our school communities who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students and their world. Situated in the beauty of the central west region of NSW, a diversity of opportunity awaits you and your family, whether you choose to apply to a school in one of our regional centres or to a school located in small rural community.

At The Assumption Catholic Primary School, we have a proud history in Bathurst, beginning in 1952 when the Sisters of St. Joseph first established the school. From those beginnings, our school has grown and changed into a vibrant contemporary Catholic community where children are known, valued and cared for. What has stayed the same over the years is the vital role that our school plays in our community providing quality Catholic education and ministry.

We believe that the students are at the heart of what we do and our staff are committed to responding to the needs of each child in an adaptive and engaging way of teaching. All Children can achieve, with the right support and resource and our community encourages each member to flourish in life.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on [phone] .

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

362 Students
21 TeachingStaff
13 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

K - 6 Located in Bathurst, NSW with a current enrolment of 387 students.