Classroom Teacher - Primary

Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Bathurst • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Orange, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

St Mary's Catholic Primary School (CPS), Orange, is seeking an approachable and caring Primary Classroom Teacher to join its supportive team. The teacher will encourage the personal, spiritual, and educational growth of each student and support the mission and ethos of Catholic education. The role is permanent part-time at 0.5 FTE and is scheduled to commence on 28 January 2027.

The teacher will create a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies; develop and deliver quality curriculum programs; assess and report on student progress; use inclusive teaching strategies; analyse assessment data to identify barriers and encourage improvement; participate in professional development; collaborate with school leaders and staff; contribute to school life; supervise students; and assist with extracurricular activities.

The school is a faith-centred community focused on learning, justice, and love. Its contemporary curriculum, digital resources, collaborative learning opportunities, co-curricular activities, social justice outreach, and modern facilities support student learning and development.

Requirements

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Be able to monitor and assess student learning data and use it to inform teaching for improved student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment and capacity to contribute actively to a broad range of school activities.
• Be able to reflect on, evaluate, and improve professional knowledge and practice in a professional learning team.
• Show a desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation.
• Develop positive classroom relationships based on mutual respect, patience, and understanding.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for all stages in the relevant KLA area.
• Hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check.
• Preferred applicants must undergo employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Create a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Develop and implement quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods.
• Assess and report student progress.
• Use inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices to support equitable education.
• Analyse student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Collaborate with school leadership and staff, and contribute to school life.
• Provide student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

Benefits

• Access to leadership development to support teaching leadership aspirations.
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Access to a larger Catholic Education network and opportunities to create strong, lifelong teacher networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level