Classroom Teacher

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a temporary full-time Classroom Teacher to support growth in faith and learning within a primary school community.

The role requires NSW accreditation, Level D for Religious Education or commitment to gain within five years, and a collaborative approach with staff, parents and carers, while maintaining child safety standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of a Catholic School.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning across Key Learning Areas.
• Ability to engage with diverse needs of students and support their participation in learning.
• Commitment to professional engagement with colleagues, parents/carers and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Primary K–6 with a focus on literacy and numeracy foundations.
• Contribute to faith formation and school community initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff to support student growth and wellbeing.

Skills

Understanding Catholic mission

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Primary K–6 teaching qualification

Level D accreditation in Religious Education or willingness to gain within 5 years

NESA accreditation to teach in NSW

Job description

A temporary full time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.

The role of Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning across all Key Learning Areas.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Implement effective teaching strategies in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching Primary K–6.
• Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

Closing date: 6 November 2026 at 5pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.