Primary Teacher - Maitland

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Baptist Primary School Maitland, part of the Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, seeks a 12-month temporary full-time Classroom Teacher starting January 2027. The role supports Catholic education across Kindergarten to Year 6 with a commitment to holistic learning including spiritual development.

Candidates should hold four-year teacher training, NSW WWCC, NESA accreditation, and complete anaphylaxis and CPR training. Commitment to Catholic ethos is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of Catholic Education and support for Catholic ethos and culture.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments meeting diverse student needs.
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment and school data to improve outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and the wider community to achieve educational outcomes.
• Demonstrates an innovative, agile mindset for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver contemporary, compliant teaching programs across nominated areas.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs and styles with effective assessments.
• Utilise data to optimise learning outcomes and inform practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to support student development.
• Incorporate evidence-based practices and digital learning to enhance outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Assessment & data use

Collaborative teamwork

Digital learning integration

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Maitland NSW

St John the Baptist Primary School Maitland is seeking a 12 monthtemporary full time Classroom Teacherto join the team, commencing January 2027.

St John the Baptist Primary School is a Catholic school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. At St John the Baptist we provide a meaningful and inclusive learning environment that caters for the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical dimensions of all students. Our educational frameworks reflect a commitment to growing, developing and responding to the needs of all students and encourage all students to become lifelong learners. We look forward to sharing in your child’s educational journey.

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
• Experience with Fullan'sDeep Learning and use of Successful Foundations in classrooms outside Kindergarten are desirable

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.