Primary Teacher - Belmont

mnpeople • Belmont, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

St Francis Xavier’s Primary School Belmont is seeking a temporary Classroom Teacher for a 0.4 FTE job-share position, commencing January 2027. The successful candidate must be available each Thursday and Friday. The school is a Catholic systemic school in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, and promotes an inclusive, innovative learning environment with personalised programs that address students’ learning needs, interests and experiences.

Teachers at the school support students’ academic and spiritual growth and invite students and families into a faith-filled educational experience. They foster learning and excellence by nurturing creativity and curiosity and connecting students with their world through deep learning and engagement. The teacher differentiates learning according to students’ needs and abilities, creates effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs, and supports contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles, including digital learning. The role involves ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that improve student learning outcomes and working within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

The position is governed by the New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025. Preferred applicants will participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the Catholic school’s culture. Employees must comply with diocesan safeguarding policies and conduct requirements, undergo a National Police Check, and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary.

Requirements

• For this primary teaching position, the applicant must be Catholic and demonstrate a clear understanding of and personal commitment to Catholic Education, including actively supporting the school’s Catholic ethos and culture.
• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary, compliant teaching programs and assessments in nominated areas that address diverse student characteristics, needs and learning styles and encourage students to reach their potential.
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment and relevant school data effectively to optimise organisational and educational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with school staff and members of the wider community to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes.
• Innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement in the school.
• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher.
• Active NESA Accreditation.
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
• Completion of anaphylaxis training.
• Completion of CPR training.
• Availability each Thursday and Friday for the job-share arrangement.
• Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support each child’s academic and spiritual growth and help students live purposeful lives.
• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence, nurturing creativity and curiosity and supporting deep learning and engagement.
• Differentiate learning according to students’ educational needs and abilities.
• Plan and prepare contemporary, compliant teaching programs and assessments that address diverse student characteristics, needs and learning styles.
• Create effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Use assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes.
• Develop and implement pedagogical practices that support student learning outcomes, contemporary learning and wellbeing principles, and digital learning.
• Collaborate with school staff and the wider community to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes.
• Work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Comply with the Diocese’s safeguarding framework and Code of Conduct, including its Safeguarding Commitment Statement.

Benefits

• Corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (terms and conditions apply).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Training and staff development programs.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to long service leave after five years for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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