Overview
St James’ Primary School, Kotara South (Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle) is seeking a passionate and committed Temporary Full-Time Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team in 2026. This 12-month opportunity offers the chance to work in a vibrant, faith-filled learning community that values collaboration, wellbeing, and academic excellence. Our school caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and delivers a holistic education grounded in Catholic values with a strong focus on contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning. Our personalised approach ensures every student is supported to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.
If you are a passionate educator who wants to make a meaningful impact and join a collaborative workplace where innovation and care go hand in hand, we would love to hear from you.
Position description
Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.
- Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience
- Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
- Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs
Skills and Experiences
Experience/Criteria
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic
- Ability to apply appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in nominated areas, meeting diverse student characteristics, needs and learning styles
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise educational outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and the wider community to establish productive partnerships
- Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports a culture of continuous improvement within the school
Qualifications
- 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
Conditions of Employment
Salary is in accordance with the New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Benefits
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
How to Apply
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA and ensure your response to each criterion is no longer than 300 words
- Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close
Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing abuse. All employees must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct, including safeguarding commitments. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and maintain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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