Primary Teacher - Cardiff

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Training and staff development

Job summary

St Kevin’s Primary School in Cardiff, NSW, seeks a temporary Classroom Teacher for the 2027 school year. Initially 0.6 FTE (Wed–Fri) during Term 1, then 1.0 FTE from Term 2 to Term 4 to cover maternity leave.

Applicants will promote Catholic education, plan compliant teaching programs, and use data to drive outcomes; NSW WWCC, NESA accreditation, and safety training are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of Catholic Education and the school ethos.
• Plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments meeting diverse learners.
• Use assessment data to optimise educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and the wider community for educational success.
• Demonstrate an innovative, agile mindset for school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Promote learning and excellence in line with evidence-based practices.
• Work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Differentiate learning for diverse needs and abilities.
• Create effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Engage with digital learning and ongoing professional development.

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

Current NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Are you a current employeeof the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office? Go to the Careers Portal to search and apply for your next role.

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Kevin's Primary School, Cardiffis seeking a temporary Classroom Teacherto join the teamfor the 2027 school year, commencing January 2027.

This position will begin as 0.6 FTE covering Wednesday to Friday during Term 1 and then be full time (1.0 FTE) for Term 2 through to Term 4, covering a maternity leave.

St Kevin’s Primary Schoolis a single stream school that offers small class sizes with exceptional and dedicated staff. It is supported by an amazing parent and Parish community, who subscribe to our philosophy of “it takes village to raise a child”. All members of this village ensure that they contribute in their own way, to the nurturing of the body, mind and spirit of all children at St Kevin’s Primary School.

Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.

• Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience
• Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
• Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Completion of CPR training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programsPaid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Kim Hogan, Principal on Tel: [phone]or via email: [e-mail]

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.