Primary Teacher - Wingham

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Mid-Coast; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Joseph's Primary School Wingham, part of the Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, is seeking a temporary part-time (0.6FTE) Primary Teacher for 12 months from January 2027. Nestled on the Manning River, the school provides a Catholic, inclusive education from Kindergarten to Year 6, and values individuality and a love of learning.

The role focuses on delivering standards-aligned programs, differentiating instruction, and contributing to assessment practices, within the Australian

Qualifications

• Four-year trained teacher with Catholic ethos.
• Active NESA accreditation and NSW WWCC.
• Completion of anaphylaxis and CPR training.
• Experience in teaching Kindergarten is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs and assessments aligned to NSW Catholic Education standards.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with school staff and the community to support educational outcomes.
• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in line with Catholic ethos.

Skills

Catholic education ethos

Curriculum planning & assessment

Data-informed instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Differentiated instruction

K-6 teaching experience

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NSW/AC Accreditation (NESA)

NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Wingham NSW

1d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

St Joseph's Primary School Winghamis seeking a temporary part time (0.6FTE) Primary Teacher to join the team for 12 monhts from January 2027

Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Manning River, St Joseph’s Primary School, Wingham provides an authentic and inclusive education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. At St Joseph’s we value individuality and strive to develop a love of learning in each child by providing students with a variety of opportunities to excel in all areas of school life.

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
• Experience in teaching Kindergarten is 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

Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.

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.