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 in Orange is seeking an approachable and caring Primary Classroom Teacher to join its supportive team. The role supports the Catholic education mission and ethos, encouraging the personal, spiritual and educational growth of every student. The teacher will create a learner-centred and cooperative environment, deliver quality curriculum programs, assess and report student progress, and use inclusive practices to promote equitable education. The teacher will also collaborate with colleagues and school leadership, contribute to school life, supervise students, support extracurricular activities, and participate in ongoing professional learning.

The school is a faith-centred community dedicated to learning, justice and love. Its contemporary curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, with digital resources, collaborative learning, co-curricular activities and social justice outreach.

This is a temporary, full-time position at 1.0 FTE, commencing 28 January 2027 and ending 28 January 2028. Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 30 November 2026. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for 12 months. A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required, and preferred applicants are subject to employment screening.

Requirements

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Have the capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and use it to inform teaching for improved learning.
• Demonstrate commitment and capacity to contribute to a broad range of school activities and to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice in a professional learning team.
• Have a desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation.
• Ability to develop positive classroom relationships based on mutual respect, patience and understanding.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for all stages in the relevant KLA area.
• A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required.
• 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 barriers to learning 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.
• Contribute to a broad range of school activities and reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice within a professional learning team.

Benefits

• Access to leadership development to support a teaching leadership journey.
• Positive, engaging and supportive culture.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Access to a wider Catholic Education network and the opportunity to build teacher networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level