Primary Teacher - Forster

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Forster; In loco; AUD 28.000 - 42.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Staff development programs

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Descrizione del lavoro

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. The 0.4 FTE role covers executive release in a K-6 setting.

Located in the Manning Valley, the school emphasizes academic excellence within a supportive, Christian environment and aligns with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Catholic applicants preferred.

Competenze

• Clear commitment to Catholic Education and school ethos.
• Plan and prepare compliant teaching programs for diverse learners.
• Use assessment data to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and community to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrate an innovative, agile mindset for improvement.
• Turn teamwork into better learning outcomes.

Mansioni

• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence with contemporary practices.
• Differentiate learning for diverse student needs and abilities.
• Create effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Work with families and the wider community to establish partnerships.
• Implement evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning).

Conoscenze

Catholic Education

Assessment data

Collaboration

Innovative mindset

Teamwork

Formazione

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

Current WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Descrizione del lavoro

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Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Holy Name Primary School Forster is seeking aTemporary part time Classroom Teacherto join the team, commencing January 2027 for the full school year.

This position is 0.4 FTE to cover executive release.

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.

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
• Thrives on turning teamwork into better learning outcomes for students.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Ben Doyle, Principal on Tel: [phone]or via email:[e-mail]

Applications close: Friday 13 November 2026at 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.