Primary Teacher - Forster

Catholic Schools Office; Forster; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

EAP

Staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Holy Name Primary School Forster invites applications for a temporary part-time Classroom Teacher (0.55 FTE) starting January 2027 to cover the PDHPE strand for the full school year. The role suits someone with experience in facilitating school sporting carnivals and will contribute to a faith-filled, academically focused learning community in a K-6 setting.

The successful applicant will align with Catholic Education values, plan engaging programs, assess student learning, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Clear understanding and commitment to Catholic Education and school ethos.
• Plan and prepare contemporary, compliant teaching programs and assessments.
• Use data to optimise learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and community to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrate an innovative, agile mindset for school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse needs and abilities.
• Develop effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Incorporate digital learning and wellbeing principles in pedagogy.
• Work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Collaboration

Innovative mindset

Engagement of reluctant learners

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active accreditation

WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Holy Name Primary School Forster is seeking a Temporary part time Classroom Teacher to join the team, commencing January 2027 for the full school year.

This position is 0.55 FTE to cover PDHPE and would suit someone with experience facilitating school sporting carnivals.

Holy Name Forster is located in the Spectacular Manning Valley, centred in the heart of the Great Lakes region. A school of over 300 students, catering from K-6, Holy Name strives for academic excellence in all Key Learning Areas while maintaining a supportive and Christian environment, with teaching strategies and practices consistently reviewed to ensure quality teaching and learning occurs through targeted improvements.

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
• Special talent for turning reluctant participants into enthusiastic teammates
• Experience in facilitating school sporting carnivals.

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

Contact Ben Doyle, Principal on Tel: (02) ********* or via email: ****************************

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

Applications close: Friday 13 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.