Language Other Than English (LOTE) Teacher

St Peter's Catholic College - Tuggerah; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local Catholic school in New South Wales is seeking a passionate Language Other Than English (LOTE) Teacher. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on student engagement and curriculum delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong classroom skills and a commitment to the Catholic ethos, ensuring a supportive learning atmosphere for all students. Applications close on 17 October 2025.

Benefits

Higher pay above NSW Department of Education rates

Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time

Staff School Fee Discounts

Wellbeing Support Program

Middle Leaders Program

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Working With Children Check.
• Must be a 4-year trained teacher.
• Strong commitment to the Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Language Other Than English instruction to students.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet student needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to the Catholic school community.

Skills

Commitment to Catholic ethos

Skilled classroom practitioner

effective Curriculum delivery

Knowledge in Assessment and Pedagogy

Child safeguarding

Team player in school community

Valid Working With Children Check

4-year trained teacher

Job description

Language Other Than English (LOTE) Teacher

St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah is currently seeking an energetic and passionate Language Other Than English (LOTE) Teacher on a temporary part-time basis.

St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah is currently seeking an energetic and passionate Language Other Than English (LOTE) Teacher. The successful candidates will be suitably qualified and enjoy working in a dynamic and cohesive team.

This is a temporary part-time opportunity (0.5FTE) to start on 27 January 2026 and end on 26 January 2027. During this engagement, the successful candidate will be required to work on every Wednesday and Friday of the first week and Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the second week of every fortnight.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:

• Higher pay: Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% above the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future
• More time: We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time, in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days focused on curriculum reform, as well as separate arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year
• Staff voice: Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts: Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support: we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.
• Middle Leaders Program: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow
• Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions

Specific Criteria

• Strong commitment to the Catholic ethos and our Vision of Authentic professional Catholic education delivered with care and compassion
• Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner as defined by the Professional Standards for Teachers
• Knowledge and skills required in the effective delivery of Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy
• A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety
• Adherence to our CSBB Capability Framework
• Commitment to be an active member of the Catholic school community
• Hold a valid Working With Children Check
• Must be a 4-year trained teacher

About Us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 45 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above;

The last date for submission of applications is 17 October 2025

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah Lakes is a Catholic systemic secondary co-educational school which aims to provide an education which integrates the secular and the sacred for Years 7-12 girls and boys in the Tuggerah Lakes district of the Central Coast. St Peter's is part of an educational community which includes home, parish, local community and society.