Primary Teacher - Taree

St Nicholas Early Education; Taree; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Staff training & development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Joseph's Primary School, Taree invites applications for a temporary full-time Primary Teacher from January 2027 for 12 months. The role requires dedication to Catholic education, experience in planning contemporary teaching programs, and a commitment to student engagement and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will contribute to a faith-filled learning environment, meet NSW WWCC requirements, and align with the NSW/ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to Catholic Education and school ethos.
• Plans and prepares contemporary, compliant teaching programs and assessments.
• Uses school data to improve educational outcomes.
• Collaborates with staff and the wider community.
• Shows an innovative, continuous-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Promote learning and excellence aligned with Catholic ethos and standards.
• Plan, assess, and differentiate for diverse student needs within nominated areas.
• Utilise assessment data to optimise outcomes and reporting.
• Collaborate with staff and community to build partnerships for learning.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and evidence-based pedagogy.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Teaching planning

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA Accreditation

WWCC (NSW)

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Are you a current employeeof the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office? Go to the Careers Portal to search and apply for your next role.

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Joseph's Primary School, Taree is seeking a temporary full time Primary Teacher to join the team in January 2027 for 12 months

St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree is a unique school community that celebrates and appreciates the rich cultural diversity of its students. Surrounded by a picturesque, bushland setting on several hectares of carefully maintained park-like grounds, St Joseph's enjoys strong links between the school and broader community. St Joseph’s provides flexible learning environments allowing for both collaborative and personalised learning so students can reach their full potential.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

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 Brooke Stephens, Principal on Tel: [phone]or via email: [e-mail] olic.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 28th October 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.