Classroom Teacher

CEDB Recruitment • Portland, OR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Portland is seeking an approachable and caring Primary Classroom Teacher to support the personal, spiritual and educational growth of students in Kindergarten to Year 6. The teacher will support the mission and ethos of Catholic education and contribute to a learner-centred, inclusive and cooperative learning environment. This is a temporary, part-time position at 0.4 FTE, commencing 28 January 2027 and ending 28 January 2028.

The role involves developing and implementing quality curriculum programs, assessing and reporting on student progress, using inclusive teaching strategies, and analysing assessment data to identify learning barriers and support improvement. The teacher will undertake ongoing professional development, collaborate with school leadership and staff, contribute to school life, supervise students and assist with extracurricular activities.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a small, inclusive Kindergarten to Year 6 school with a focus on positive learning attitudes and faith development. The school fosters resilience, responsibility, tolerance, self-confidence, mutual respect and fair play, and is part of Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and use it to inform teaching and improve student learning.
• Commitment and capacity to contribute actively to a broad range of school activities.
• Capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice in a professional learning team.
• 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.
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check; preferred applicants are subject to 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.
• Support the mission and ethos of Catholic education and contribute to students' personal, spiritual and educational growth.

Benefits

• Access to leadership development to support teaching leadership aspirations.
• Positive, engaging and supportive culture.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development and professional growth.
• Membership in a larger Catholic Education network and opportunities to build teacher networks.

What This Job Offers

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