Classroom Teachers

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Parish Primary School in Port Kemble invites applications for several temporary full-time and part-time teaching positions across Kindergarten to Year 6. Roles start 28 January 2027 and run through 26 January 2028, focusing on faith growth and learning improvement to help students achieve their potential.

The positions require NSW accreditation, Level D for Religious Education or commitment to gain within five years, and the ability to plan across learning areas with strong

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the Catholic School mission.
• Create a safe, orderly 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 participation in learning.
• Implement effective teaching strategies in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Use assessment and data to inform student learning.
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Role exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Primary K–6 teaching qualification

NESA accreditation to teach in NSW

Level D accreditation for Religious Education or commitment to gain within 5 years

Job description

Several temporary full time and part time K-6 teaching positions are available at St Patrick's Catholic Parish Primary School, Port Kemble. 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.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• 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.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).