Primary Teacher - East Maitland

Work Initiatives; Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

St Joseph's Primary School East Maitland is seeking a temporary full-time Primary Teacher to join for a 12-month period from January 2027. The role requires Catholic ethos alignment, delivery of compliant teaching programs, and use of assessment data to optimise student learning across Kindergarten to Year 6.

The successful candidate will differentiate instruction, collaborate with staff and families, and implement contemporary pedagogical practices aligned with NSW Catholic systemic education

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of Catholic Education and commitment to Catholic ethos.
• Plan and prepare contemporary, compliant teaching programs and assessments for diverse learners.
• Use assessment data to improve student outcomes and school performance.
• Collaborate with staff and the wider community to establish partnerships and achieve educational goals.
• Demonstrate an innovative, agile mindset supporting continuous school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Promote the school as a centre of learning and excellence with evidence-based practices.
• Develop and implement pedagogical practices that improve student outcomes.
• Work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Ensure inclusion and differentiation across Kindergarten to Year 6.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Collaborative teamwork

Differentiated instruction

Digital learning integration

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

St Joseph's Primary School East Maitlandis seeking a temporary full time Primary Teacherto join the team for 12 months from January 2027

St Joseph's Primary School, East Maitland, is a systemic Catholic school situated in the Hunter Valley NSW, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Committed to meeting the learning needs of all students, the school blends traditional and contemporary learning styles and has a range of first class facilities that serve a wide and diverse cross section of communities, both rural and urban, in the Morpeth and East Maitland Parishes.

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.

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 programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

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.