Posted: 27/08/2025
Closing Date: 10/09/2025
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Raymond Terrace
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
St Brigid’s Primary School, Raymond Terrace is seeking two enthusiastic and dedicated Temporary Full-Time Primary Teachers to join our team for 12-month contracts commencing in January 2026.
Located in the heart of the Hunter Region—just 30 minutes from both Newcastle CBD and Port Stephens—St Brigid’s is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic school community, currently catering to 386 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
At St Brigid’s, we celebrate the unique gifts and creativity of every student and staff member. We are proud of our supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to flourish. With a strong focus on student wellbeing, physical activity, and healthy living, we aim to provide learning experiences that develop the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and want to be part of a school community that values innovation, inclusion, and wellbeing—we’d love to hear from you.

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

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 in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment

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

• 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 program