School Classroom Teacher - Aberdeen - Mathematics

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Aberdeen; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation payment

Housing payment

Annual incentives up to five years

Automatic transfer after 5 years

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen, NSW seeks a permanent full-time Mathematics Teacher to commence January 2027. The role is Incentive-position Level 1 with relocation and housing payments and annual incentives for up to five years, plus automatic transfer after five years.

The College embraces Catholic values and a rigorous academic program for Year 7–12 students. The successful candidate will contribute to a faith-filled learning environment, plan innovative lesson sequences, and assess

Qualifications

• Clear understanding and commitment to Catholic Education and school ethos.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant maths programs and assessments.
• Use data to optimize learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with staff and the wider school community.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset in teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Mathematics instruction to students across year levels.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Develop and implement effective assessment practices and teaching programs.
• Engage with families and the community to support student learning.

Skills

Catholic ethos commitment

Curriculum planning

Data-driven assessment

Collaboration

Innovative mindset

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Active NSW NESA accreditation

NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Aberdeen NSW

St Joseph's Catholic College, Aberdeen is seeking a permanent full time Mathematics Teacherto join the team, commencing January 2027. This position has been identified as an incentive position Level 1, attracting the following incentives:

• A one-off payment to assist with relocation.
• A one-off payment to housing
• Financial incentives every year for up to five years.
• Automatic transfer after the 5th year

Please see theIncentive Based policyfor further information.

St Joseph's Catholic Collegeis a co-educational, Year 7-12 school committed in partnership with the community to meeting the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of its students. St Joseph’s promotes an authentic learning community with a rigorous and comprehensive academic curriculum encouraging high standards of education for every student.

The teaching community are deeply committed to helping students achieve their goals with a strong focus on Catholic identity and the development of the whole person. Among the school community it is highly recognise that learning has its greatest outcomes when parents, students and teachers form strong relationships based on mutual respect and trust. Teachers maintain high expectations of students, fostering the formation of well-rounded and spiritually centred young people. Relocating to a new community to live and work is a leap of faith. It involves a shifting away from family, friends and familiar routines. However, it can also open up possibilities of opportunities for professional growth, unique experiences and new friendships.

• Join a school set among green fields with extensive picturesque views of rich farmlands, cattle grazing, the Hunter River and distant mountains;
• Join an agricultural environment committed to enriching staff and students with a variety of real life experiences through interactive agricultural projects.

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.

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.This role will also attract the incentives as outlined in the advert.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• 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

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.

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 undertake a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation