Classroom Teacher - Primary

Diocese of Bathurst • Orange, CA

1d • 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 is a permanent, part-time position at 0.5 FTE, commencing 28 January 2027. In a Catholic school, the teacher encourages the personal, spiritual, and educational growth of every student and supports the mission and ethos of Catholic education.

The teacher creates a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies; develops and implements quality curriculum programs; assesses and reports student progress; and uses inclusive teaching strategies to support equitable education. The role also involves analysing assessment data to identify barriers to learning, engaging in ongoing professional development, collaborating with school leadership and colleagues, contributing to school life, supervising students, and assisting 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 academic excellence, creativity, and innovation. The position requires a valid Employee Working with Children Check, and preferred applicants are subject to employment screening.

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 and improve 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.
• Have a desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation.
• Be able to 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.

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 aspirations in a teaching leadership journey.
• A positive, engaging, and supportive culture.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Access to a larger Catholic Education network and opportunities to build strong, lifelong teacher networks.

What This Job Offers

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