Primary Teacher

Orange Christian School; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Christian School in NSW is seeking a Primary Teacher who will deliver Christ-centred teaching with high expectations for student learning, behaviour and growth. You will use evidence-based pedagogy, align programs with the NSW syllabus and collaborate with support staff to meet diverse learner needs.

The successful applicant will nurture spiritual, academic, social and emotional development, contribute to co-curricular programs, and model Christian character within a warm school community

Qualifications

• Hold appropriate tertiary qualifications and experience relevant to the position.
• Maintain current accreditation with NESA to teach in a NSW school.
• Hold and maintain a valid Working With Children Check clearance.
• A Christian who is striving to live a life in accordance with God's Word and uphold a Christ-like attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, deliver and evaluate coherent, challenging teaching and learning programs aligned with NSW syllabus requirements, demonstrating strong primary curriculum knowledge and effective approaches to literacy and numeracy.
• Integrate a Christian worldview into teaching and learning, helping students develop their understanding of God, His creation, and their role in serving others.
• Use evidence-informed teaching practices, including explicit instruction, clear modelling, purposeful questioning, guided practice and regular checks for understanding, to develop secure knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Respond to students' assessed learning needs through targeted teaching, appropriate adjustments, consolidation and extension, maintaining high expectations and providing suitable challenge for all learners.
• Create and maintain a safe, positive, orderly, and inclusive learning environment characterised by high expectations, mutual respect, and effective classroom management.
• Use formative and summative assessment to identify learning needs, monitor progress, provide timely and actionable feedback, and adjust teaching.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, communicating effectively and working collaboratively to support student wellbeing and learning.
• Contribute actively to collaborative planning, curriculum review and assessment moderation.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment practices

Communication with families

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Education

NESA accreditation to teach NSW

Working With Children Check clearance

Job description

About the role

The Primary Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, Christ-centred teaching, with high expectations for student learning, achievement and behaviour. The role requires strong curriculum knowledge, effective classroom practice and the use of assessment evidence to improve student learning. The successful applicant will nurture students' spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth, creating a learning environment where each child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish.

Key responsibilities

Develop, document, deliver and evaluate coherent, challenging teaching and learning programs aligned with NSW syllabus requirements, demonstrating strong primary curriculum knowledge and effective approaches to literacy and numeracy.

Integrate a Christian worldview into teaching and learning, helping students develop their understanding of God, His creation, and their role in serving others.

Use evidence-informed teaching practices, including explicit instruction, clear modelling, purposeful questioning, guided practice and regular checks for understanding, to develop secure knowledge, understanding and skills.

Respond to students' assessed learning needs through targeted teaching, appropriate adjustments, consolidation and extension, maintaining high expectations and providing suitable challenge for all learners.

Create and maintain a safe, positive, orderly, and inclusive learning environment characterised by high expectations, mutual respect, and effective classroom management.

Use formative and summative assessment to identify learning needs, monitor progress, provide timely and actionable feedback, and adjust teaching.

Participate in and support the delivery of sporting, physical education, outdoor education, and co-curricular programs, encouraging student participation, teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyles.

Work collaboratively with Academic Support Teachers and Academic Support Officers to support students with diverse learning needs, implement and document reasonable adjustments, and contribute to the evidence and processes required for NCCD compliance.

Build positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, communicating effectively and working collaboratively to support student wellbeing and learning.

Contribute actively to collaborative planning, curriculum review and assessment moderation.

About you

Hold appropriate tertiary qualifications and experience relevant to the position.

Maintain current accreditation with NESA to teach in a NSW school.

Hold and maintain a valid Working With Children Check clearance.

A Christian who is striving to live a life in accordance with God's Word and uphold a Christ-like attitude and lifestyle.

Willing and able to share their faith and articulate how it informs and shapes their role within the School.

An active member of a local church community.

Demonstrates a heart for Christian education and a genuine desire to see young people flourish spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Relates well to students, parents, and colleagues, demonstrating humility, grace, wisdom, and professionalism.

Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of their work.

Values ongoing personal, spiritual and professional growth, engaging thoughtfully with feedback and contributing their own expertise to strengthen the practice of others.

About us

Nestled in the vibrant Central West of New South Wales, Orange Christian School (OCS) is a thriving, non-denominational Prep to Year 12 co-educational school community committed to providing holistic, Christ-centred education. For more than 40 years, we have partnered with families to nurture the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of each student, ensuring every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish. At OCS, our culture is warm, relational, and grounded in faith. Staff work collaboratively as the body of Christ, supporting and encouraging one another while modelling Christian character and values in all aspects of school life.