Primary Teacher - Edgeworth

Catholic Schools Office; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Benedict's Primary School, Edgeworth, invites applications for a permanent part-time Classroom Teacher (0.5FTE) with an additional temporary 0.5FTE for 2027, commencing January 2027. The role supports delivering Catholic education with contemporary teaching practices.

The successful candidate will differentiated learning, use assessments to drive improvement, and collaborate with staff and the wider community to foster faith-filled learning and high standards in line with NSW standards.

Qualifications

• Catholic teaching position requires Catholic; demonstrated commitment to Catholic Education.
• Plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments meeting diverse student needs.
• Use assessment data to optimise educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and the wider community to achieve educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in line with contemporary evidence-based practices.
• Differentiate learning for diverse student needs and abilities.
• Develop effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Work collaboratively with staff and community to enhance student learning outcomes.

Skills

Catholic ethos commitment

Plan & assess teaching programs

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration with school community

Innovation and adaptability

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

St Benedict's Primary School, Edgeworth is seeking a permanent part-time (0.5FTE, with an additional temporary 0.5FTE for 2027) Classroom Teacher to join the team, commencing January 2027.

At St Benedict's Primary School, Edgeworth, we have a clear vision and purpose to be recognised as a school focusing on high quality teaching and learning. Our ultimate aim is to provide each student with the best education and equip them with skills to adapt and flourish within a constantly changing world.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• 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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Danielle Reed, Principal on Tel: (************* or via email: ********************************

Applications close: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 11.59pm

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 undertake a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.