Primary Teacher - Merriwa

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Merriwa; Sur place; AUD 48 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Staff development programs

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Résumé du poste

St Joseph's Primary School, Merriwa is seeking a temporary part-time (0.6FTE) Classroom Teacher for the 2027 school year. The school provides a faith-filled learning environment grounded in Catholic education with a focus on inclusive programs and deep learning.

The role requires aligning with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and NSW/ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise conditions. The successful candidate will plan contemporary teaching programs, differentiate instruction,

Qualifications

• Must be a four-year trained teacher with NSW NESA accreditation.
• Must hold active NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Must have completed anaphylaxis training and CPR training.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver contemporary, compliant teaching programs.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Use assessment data to optimise educational outcomes and reporting.
• Collaborate with school staff and community to build partnerships.

Connaissances

Catholic ethos

Collaborative teamwork

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven planning

Innovative mindset

Formation

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Description du poste

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle - Merriwa NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

St Joseph's Primary School, Merriwais seeking a temporary part-time (0.6FTE working Wednesday - Friday) 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.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Anne-Marie Peebles, Principal on Tel: [phone]*** or via email: ***************@mn.catholic.edu.au

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.