Primary (Music) Teacher Gateshead

mnpeople; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic systemic school is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Primary RFF Teacher to teach Creative and Performing Arts from January 27 to July 3, 2026. Responsibilities include providing a faith-filled educational experience and committing to the Catholic ethos of the school. Candidates must have relevant teaching qualifications and experience, and demonstrate a commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement. This position offers competitive conditions as per educational agreements.

Benefits

Corporate fitness program

Employee assistance programme

Training and staff development programmes

Paid parental leave

Leave portability

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of Catholic Education expectations.
• Ability to differentiate learning experiences for students.
• Experience using assessment data to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Creative and Performing Arts to students.
• Promote a faith-filled educational experience.
• Implement contemporary evidence-based learning practices.

Skills

Ability to articulate commitment to Catholic Education

Ability to plan and prepare compliant teaching programs

Demonstrated ability in using assessment data

Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues

Innovative mindset for continuous improvement

Experience teaching music, dance, and drama

Education

Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

Current paid NSW Working with Children Check

Completion of anaphylaxis training

Completion of CPR training

Job description

Overview

St Pauls Primary School Gateshead is seeking a Temporary Part‑Time (0.6 FTE) Primary RFF Teacher to join the team from 27 January 2026 to 3 July 2026 to teach Creative and Performing Arts.

St Pauls Primary School Gateshead is a Catholic systemic school in the Diocese of Maitland‑Newcastle catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school aims to foster a love of learning in each child by providing a variety of learning activities and opportunities for students to fulfil their potential in all areas of school life. It delivers contemporary, future‑thinking education for children from Redhead, Dudley, Whitebridge, Charlestown, East Mount Hutton and Gateshead.

Position Description

Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are tasked with ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.

The teacher will:

• Invite students and their families into a faith‑filled educational experience, supported by the Catholic community.
• 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.
• Differentiated learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities, and be responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Promote the school in accordance with contemporary evidence‑based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.
• Work in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Experience & Criteria

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively support the Catholic ethos and culture of the school; for Primary or Religion Teaching positions the candidate must also be Catholic.
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas, meeting the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students.
• 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.
• Desirable experience teaching music, dance and drama in a primary school.

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 the New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Benefits

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow.
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C apply).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Training and staff development programmes.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to long‑service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
• Leave portability (T&C apply).

Application Instructions

To apply, click the Apply button below. Please provide a cover letter and resume.

In your cover letter, address each of the selection criteria listed above and ensure your response to each criterion is no longer than 300 words.

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.

Note: a failure to adequately address 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 9th November 2025 at 11.59 pm.

Contact

Greg Cumming, Principal – Phone: (02) … or via email: …

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 Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment. All staff are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary in accordance with legislation.