Primary Teacher - Lochinvar

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvaris seeking a temporary full-time Classroom Teacher for the 2027 school year within the Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle network. The role emphasizes delivery of contemporary, compliant teaching programs, differentiation to meet diverse learner needs, and alignment with Catholic education values while integrating digital learning tools.

The successful applicant will contribute to a faith-filled educational environment, engage with the school

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.
• Plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments meeting diverse student needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment data to optimise outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in line with evidence-based practices and digital learning.
• Deliver teaching programs that engage students and differentiate learning for diverse needs.
• Work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and uphold safeguarding commitments.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Curriculum planning

Assessment data

Collaboration

Innovative mindset

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Lochinvar NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvaris seeking a temporary full-time Classroom Teacherto join the team for the 2027 school year.

St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvar is a Catholic school community offering a loving, caring and compassionate environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. St Patrick’s provides a contemporary learning environment equipped with modern technology and facilities, as well as flexible learning spaces purpose-built for collaboration and personalised teaching and learning. Our highly qualified and dedicated staff strive to provide a high quality, supportive and innovative education that is responsive to the different needs of students, celebrates their strengths and provides opportunities for all to achieve excellence.

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

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

Applications close: Wednesday 25th 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.