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Posted: 29/08/2025

Closing Date: 12/09/2025

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Merewether Beach

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach, is seeking a Temporary Full time (1.0 FTE) Primary Teacher to join the team in 2026.

Our beautiful primary school in Merewether Beach is located in the heart of Newcastle; just steps from one of the most iconic beaches in Australia, and is a school where we celebrate the unique talents and creativity of every student and teacher.

Rooted in the Josephite tradition and inspired by the values of Courage, Compassion, Dignity, and Humility, our school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where individuals are supported to grow spiritually, academically, and personally.

Holy Family Primary School is a community-focused school where collaboration, kindness, and service are at the heart of everything we do. Our staff are valued as lifelong learners and are supported through ongoing professional development, reflective teaching practices, and a culture of mutual respect.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in a supportive and inspiring environment, this is the school where you can grow your career and enrich the lives of young learners.

Job 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.

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Experience/Criteria

Desired Skills and Experience

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively support 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 your nominated areas, meeting diverse student needs and encouraging their potential.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise educational outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and the wider community to establish productive partnerships.
• Support for continuous improvement within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Completion of anaphylaxis, CPR training

Conditions of Employment
Salary in accordance with NSW & ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Work in nurturing, challenging, and encouraging schools
• Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, training, paid parental leave, long service leave

Further Information
Contact Ann Jackson, Principal at (02) 4963 3009 or ann.jackson1@mn.catholic.edu.au

To Apply

• Provide a cover letter and resume
• Address each selection criterion in your cover letter (max 300 words each)
• Participation in orientation processes may follow interview

Applications only via our careers page, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Closes: 12/09/2025 at 11:59 pm.

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons, complying with NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees must undergo a Police Check and hold a valid NSW WWCC if required.

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