Posted: 27/08/2025
Closing Date: 10/09/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Muswellbrook
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
Are you passionate about shaping young minds in a school that truly values holistic education? St James’ Primary School in Muswellbrook is looking for a Permanent Part-Time (0.4FTE) Primary Teacher to become part of our close-knit community from January 2026.
At St James’, we believe education goes beyond textbooks. We nurture the whole child—academically, physically, socially, and spiritually. Our students learn in bright, flexible spaces designed to spark creativity and collaboration, supported by modern facilities including a versatile hall, outdoor classrooms, extensive playgrounds, and a resource-rich learning centre.
If you’re excited to inspire students in a supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation, St James’ is the place to be.
Ready to make a lasting impact? We’d love to meet 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