Primary Teacher - Merriwa

Catholic Schools Office; Merriwa; Sur place; AUD 35 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Staff training and development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Résumé du poste

St Joseph's Primary School, Merriwa, a rural Catholic school in the Upper Hunter, seeks a temporary part-time Classroom Teacher for 0.5FTE (Mon-Wed and alternating Mon-Tue weeks) for the 2027 school year.

The successful applicant will foster a faith-filled learning environment, differentiate instruction, and collaborate with staff and families to provide a meaningful education that supports students’ intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical development.

Qualifications

• Articulate commitment to Catholic Education and ethos.
• Plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments.
• Use assessment data to optimise outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and community to achieve outcomes.
• Innovative and agile mindset for school improvement.

Responsabilités

• Differentiate learning to meet diverse needs and assess effectively.
• Create and implement teaching programs and assessments.
• Engage families and parish community in learning.
• Deliver quality teaching and learning aligned with Catholic ethos.

Connaissances

Catholic Education

Assessment data

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Formation

Four-year trained teacher

Active NSW WWCC

NESA Accreditation

Description du poste

St Joseph's Primary School, Merriwa is seeking a temporary part-time (0.5FTE job share working Monday - Wednesday and Monday - Tuesday alternating weeks) Classroom Teacher to join the team for the 2027 school year.

St Joseph's Primary School, Merriwa is a small, rural Catholic school situated in the Upper Hunter with a unique school environment that provides a meaningful and inclusive learning program catering for the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical dimensions of each student.

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

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 Anne-Marie Peebles, Principal on Tel: (************* or via email: ************************************

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.

Applications close: Monday 9th 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.