Primary Teacher - Waratah

Corpus Christi Primary School - Waratah; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah, invites applications from passionate Primary Teachers for a permanent part-time role (0.3FTE) plus a temporary 0.2FTE for 12 months, totaling 0.5FTE from January 2027. Working in a Catholic educational community, you will deliver high-quality learning experiences and support student growth in a vibrant, faith-filled environment.

The role requires differentiating learning, assessment planning, and collaboration with parents and staff, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Teachers in a Catholic school have a role to grow students academically and spiritually.
• Commitment to contemporary pedagogy and evidence-based teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate learning for students according to needs and abilities.
• Create effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Promote learning and excellence in line with contemporary evidence-based wellbeing and digital learning.

Skills

Teaching

Differentiation

Collaboration

Digital learning

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 21 November 2026

Primary Teacher (Permanent 0.3FTE + Temporary 0.2FTE for 12 Months)
Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah

Primary Teacher (Permanent 0.3FTE + Temporary 0.2FTE for 12 Months)
Corpus 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 includes a permanent part-time position (0.3FTE), along with an additional temporary part-time appointment (0.2FTE) for 12 months, providing a total of 0.5FTE in 2027.
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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

171 Students
14 TeachingStaff
5 Non-Teaching Staff