Primary Teacher - Shortland

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland, NSW, is seeking a Permanent Part-Time (0.6FTE) Primary Teacher to commence January 2027. You will teach across the primary curriculum within a Catholic educational setting, differentiating instruction and using evidence-based practices to support student growth.

The role requires commitment to Catholic ethos, collaboration with staff and families, and the development of engaging, contemporary teaching programs with emphasis on reading, science,

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of Catholic Education and commitment to Catholic ethos.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments.
• Demonstrated use of assessment/data to improve outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community.
• Willingness to deliver innovative, evidence-based pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching across curriculum areas, with emphasis on Science and inquiry-based learning.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse needs and abilities.
• Integrate digital technologies and information literacy into lessons.
• Promote reading for enjoyment and lifelong learning.
• Adhere to NSW Catholic teaching standards and professional guidelines.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Curriculum planning

Assessment/data use

Collaborative practice

Digital learning

EAL/D awareness

Science teaching

Reading promotion

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Shortland NSW

21h ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

Teach, Inspire, and Grow at Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland!

Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland is currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time (0.6FTE) Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team, commencing January 2027.

At Our Lady of Victories, we champion excellence in a caring and inclusive environment. Our school is committed to delivering high-quality, authentic learning experiences that support every child to flourish and reach their full potential — academically, socially, and spiritually.

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
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) or experience with TESOL (Desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging and contemporary teaching and learning programs across a range of curriculum areas, particularly Science and inquiry-based learning (Desirable)
• Strong knowledge of children'sliterature and the ability to promote reading for enjoyment and learning (Desirable)
• Proven ability to integrate digital technologies, information literacy and research skills into classroom learning experiences (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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

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: Wednesday 11th 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.