Primary Teacher - Waratah

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Corpus Christi Primary School in Waratah is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher for a 0.2FTE, 12-month temporary appointment starting January 2027. The role requires commitment to Catholic education and modern, evidence-based pedagogy within a faith-filled school community.

Applicants must hold a four-year teaching qualification, NSW/AC accreditation, WWCC, and current CPR/anaphylaxis training. Competitive NSW system entitlements apply.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of Catholic Education and support for school ethos.
• Plan and prepare contemporary, compliant teaching programs.
• Use school data to improve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and the wider community.
• Demonstrate an innovative, agile mindset for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
• Differentiate instruction and assess student progress effectively.
• Adhere to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Skills

Catholic ethos alignment

Collaborative teamwork

Assessment data use

Innovative teaching

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NSW NESA Accreditation

NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Waratah NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle

Primary Teacher |Temporary 0.2FTE for 12 MonthsCorpus Christi Primary School, Waratah

Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah is seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our team commencing January 2027. This opportunity is a temporary part-time appointment (0.2FTE) for 12 months.

At Corpus Christi Primary School, we are a Catholic educational community founded on the values of service, truth and love. We are committed to creating a vibrant, challenging and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve success through contemporary, evidence-based teaching practices.

Working collaboratively with parents, students and staff, our educators deliver high-quality learning experiences that cater to the individual needs of each child. Our diverse curriculum, combined with modern learning spaces and innovative technology, supports the development of essential skills including collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is committed to fostering student growth, embracing contemporary pedagogy and contributing positively to a faith-filled school community.

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 Katie Kingsford, Principal on Tel: [phone]***or via email: ***************@mn.catholic.edu.au

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: Sunday 22nd 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.