Classroom Teacher - Primary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary’s Primary in Dubbo is seeking a Primary Classroom Teacher (K-6) for a 0.5 FTE permanent part-time position commencing 28 January 2027. The role focuses on creating a learner-centred environment, developing quality curriculum, and supporting Catholic education ethos.

You will analyse assessment data to inform teaching, engage in ongoing professional development, and collaborate with leadership while supervising students and coordinating extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.

Responsibilities

• Create a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Develop and implement quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
• Use inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.
• Analyse student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Collaborate with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.
• Provide student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

NSW teaching accreditation

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Dubbo NSW

Classroom Teacher - Primary | St Mary's CPS, Dubbo
Co-educational, Years K-6
Permanent Part-time Position, 0.5 FTE
Commencing: 28 January 2027

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an approachable and caring Primary Classroom Teacher to join the supportive team at St Mary's CPS, Dubbo. 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 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 adapt practices for equitable education.

Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.

Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.

Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.

Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You

Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.

Capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.

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.

The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation.

The ability to develop positive relationships in the classroom based on mutual respect, patience and understanding.

Up to date knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for all stages in your KLA area.

About Our Offer

Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development.

Positive, engaging, and supportive culture.

An organisation that 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.

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St. Mary’s Primary in Dubbo is a welcoming Christ-centred learning community that promotes a quality holistic education and trusting relationships in a caring and supportive environment. We recognise that each child is unique and has a right to develop their individual talents, especially in developing meaningful relationships with God and with fellow human beings. St. Mary’s is a Catholic school where parents and teachers strive together to develop the full potential of each child spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 20 November 2026.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.

CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

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

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.