Primary Teacher - Tarro

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Tarro; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and staff development

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Job summary

Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro, NSW is seeking a temporary part-time (0.6FTE) Classroom Teacher for 2027. The role requires Catholic ethos alignment, planning quality teaching programs, data-informed decision making, and collaborative work with staff and the community.

The position is for three days a week (Tuesday–Thursday), provides professional development and a supportive Catholic school environment. NSW WWCC and accredited status are required.

Qualifications

• Articulate commitment to Catholic Education and school ethos.
• Plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments meeting diverse needs.
• Use assessment data to optimise educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and the wider community to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrate an agile, continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence aligned with evidence-based practices.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Create effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and the wider community.
• Support digital learning and student wellbeing within pedagogy.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Planning & assessment

Data-informed practice

Collaborative teamwork

Innovative mindset

Education

Four-year trained teacher

NESA Accreditation

WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Tarro NSW

23h ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro is seeking a temporary part-time (0.6FTE working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) Classroom Teacher to join the team for the 2027 school year.

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Tarro is a systemic Catholic school within the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 from the areas of Tarro, Woodberry, Beresfield, Thornton, Tenambit and Ashtonfield. Our school community is warm and welcoming, with a strong focus on supporting children with additional needs to help them reach their individual learning goals. The school celebrates the unique gifts and qualities of each individual student and encourages them to fully participate in the life of their class and school. At Our Lady of Lourdes, students can participate in many extra-curricular activities and competitions beyond the classroom environment such as debating, public speaking, ICAS, Science and Technology challenges, spelling bees and sporting events.

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

• 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.