Classroom Teacher

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Coleambally; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Fitness passport

Job summary

St Peters Primary School Coleambally, under the Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga, invites applications for a Temporary Full-Time leave replacement Teacher for the 2027 school year. The role involves teaching across Kindergarten to Year 6, fostering a Christ-centred learning environment, and collaborating with staff and families to support student outcomes.

Applicants should have NSW Working with Children Check, NSW NESA Accreditation or be working towards it, and be willing to undergo a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise as a classroom teacher

Responsibilities

• Inspire young minds, foster a positive learning environment, and develop engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes and build relationships with parents/guardians.

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 November 2026

St Peters Primary School Coleambally is seeking a Temporary Full-Time leave replacement Teacher for the 2027 School year.

St Peter's Primary, Coleambally

St Peter’s is one of 24 primary schools in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is where, in partnership with Parish, our students come to know Jesus through life at our school. At St Peter’s we work to provide a holistic education for all, that develops your child spiritually, academically, socially, physically and emotionally, in a community that is underpinned through the teachings of Jesus through the Gospels.

The school’s motto “Way, Truth and Life” is based on Chapter 14 of St John’s Gospel. We strive to achieve this ideal by daily example. The dedicated and committed staff members work closely in partnership with families to assist every child to develop his/her full potential.

Coleambally is situated in the Riverina, 70km south of Griffith on the Kidman Way. It is a small rural town servicing a town population of around 660. Coleambally is NSW's newest town and was officially opened in 1968 to serve the Coleambally Irrigation Area, an irrigation area covering some 80 000ha.

St Peter's Primary School, located in Currawong Crescent, is the Parish School in the Darlington Point Parish. It serves the community of Coleambally and Darlington Point by providing an education in a Christ centred atmosphere. Further, it retains proximity to larger regional service cities such as Griffith (45min drive, population 27,000) and Wagga Wagga (1hr45min drive, population 70,000.)

Murrumbidgee Council covers an area of 6,680 square kilometres and works with a strong, cohesive community of over 4,000 people. Our area is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family. Agriculture is the cornerstone of our economy, supplemented by 100 kilometres of natural river frontage to the Murrumbidgee River.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

As a Classroom Teacher, you’ll inspire young minds, foster a positive learning environment, and develop engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards. You’ll also provide individual attention to students, addressing their unique needs, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes. By building strong relationships with parents and guardians, you’ll support student success and make a lasting impact on their lives.

What We Can Offer

• Temporary, Full-Time/Job Share Position can be considered
• Commencing 28 January 2027 - 27 January 2028
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
• Access to Fitness Passport
• An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education
• Accreditation to teach RE in the Wagga Diocese (or working towards)
• Demonstrated expertise as a classroom teacher
• A clear understanding of contemporary learning and teaching and how this is reflected in classroom practice
• Evidence of how technology is incorporated to enhance learning
• Team oriented with the ability to work collaboratively
• Demonstrate flexibility and cooperation working within a team environment
• Able to effectively manage behaviour positively and restoratively
• NSW Working with Children Check
• NSW NESA Accreditation
• Successful Candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check

Applications Close 24 November 2026

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

42 Students
9 TeachingStaff
6 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Peter’s Primary School is a faith based, caring, positive, family school. It is a memberof the Wagga Wagga Diocesan system ofschools.St Peter’s provides Primary education tostudents from within the Darlington Point/Coleambally and Jerilderie Parishes.Students travel from Darlington Point and from farms within the Coleambally Irrigation Area.