Introduction St Joseph's Primary School, Taree, is seeking two temporary part-time (2x 0.4FTE) Primary Teachers to join the team from July - December 2025 One position requires availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week . The second position requires availability on Thursdays and Fridays . St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree is a unique school community that celebrates and appreciates the rich cultural diversity of its students. Surrounded by a picturesque, bushland setting on several hectares of carefully maintained park-like grounds, St Joseph's enjoys strong links between the school and broader community. St Joseph’s provides flexible learning environments allowing for both collaborative and personalised learning so students can reach their full potential. If you're looking for the perfect work/life balance, this could be perfect for you! Description 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 the mission of the Church through Catholic schools Proven student success through effective use of literacy and numeracy data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully alongside colleague teachers Demonstrated capacity to think and act strategically, to plan and evaluate collaboratively with teacher and support the Principal and school leadership team in leading pedagogical practice within the school Evidence of strong pedagogical and evidence-based practice with demonstrated ability to model and share best practice within the school environment and across the system of schools QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications as a four year trained teacher and a minimum of five years classroom teaching experience Active NESA Accreditation Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number Completion of anaphylaxis training CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply) Employee assistance program (EAP) Training and staff development programs Paid parental leave for eligible employees FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact Brooke Stephens, Principal, on Tel: (02) 6557 7031 or via email: [email protected] TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND Please provide a cover letter along with your resume Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria 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 for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Applications close: Friday 6th of June 2025 at 11.59pm Additional information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.