Classroom Teachers

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Nowra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Parish Primary School, Nowra, is seeking several temporary full-time and part-time Classroom Teachers (K–6). Positions commence 28 January 2027 and run to 26 January 2028.

The role supports growth in faith and learning so that students reach their full potential. Applicants must have Primary K–6 teaching qualifications, be accredited with NESA to teach NSW, and hold or plan Level D for Religious Education within five years. WWCC is required.

Qualifications

• 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 PB4L.
• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning across all Key Learning Areas.
• Address 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.

Responsibilities

• Support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider school community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Oral & written communication

Organization

Education

Primary K–6 teaching qualifications

Religious Education Level D (or plan to gain within 5 years)

NESA accreditation to teach in NSW

Job description

Several temporary full time and part time K-6 teaching positions are available at St Michael's Catholic Parish Primary School, Nowra. The temporary positions will commence on 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: 16 September 2026 at 11.55pm