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Charlestown Public School is seeking a qualified teacher (0.8FTE) to provide high-quality instruction for infants and primary students in the Charlestown area. The successful candidate will implement evidence-informed strategies in literacy and numeracy, drawing on student data to raise learning outcomes for diverse learners, including Aboriginal and EAL/D students.
Applicants must have full approval to teach in NSW and demonstrate collaboration within a dynamic team to engage families and the
Teacher (0.8FTE) – Charlestown Public School – 0000BF52
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Location
Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900159816
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.
School Name Charlestown Public School
Principal Network Glenrock
Staffing Area Newcastle
FTE 0.800
Contact Name Melissa Gillon
Contact Phone number 02 4943 4063
Contact School Admin – 99999999
Closing Date
11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
Teachers
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information Charlestown Public School is a caring and nurturing primary school in the Wiyellai Koa Community of Practice, located in the greater Charlestown area. With an enrolment of 237, including 14% Aboriginal students and 25% students from a language background other than English, our school values diversity and inclusion. Our professional staff uphold high standards and teaching excellence, delivering explicit instruction and strong programs in literacy and numeracy and High Potential and Gifted Education. Students enjoy a wide range of cultural and sporting opportunities and participate in local competitions and festivals. As a Grow Your Mind school, we prioritise positive mental health and social-emotional learning. Charlestown Public School works closely with the Minimbah AECG and incorporates Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum, supporting all students to achieve their potential in a safe and respectful environment with strong community and P&C support.
Specific Selection Criteria Approval to teach Infants and Primary with demonstrated ability to implement evidence-informed teaching strategies in literacy and numeracy, drawing on student data to improve learning outcomes for diverse learners, including Aboriginal and EAL/D students.
Experience in creating an inclusive classroom environment that fosters student engagement, wellbeing, belonging and high expectations.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating effectively within a dynamic team to build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, external services and the wider school community to support and enrich student learning.
Conditions An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
Special Notes Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.
For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.