Primary Teacher - Kotara South
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)
Applications Close: 18 March 2026
St James’ Primary School, Kotara South is seeking a temporary part-time (0.4 FTE) Primary Teacher to join the team for Terms 2, 3 and 4.
<p>St James’ Primary School, Kotara South is seeking a temporary part-time (0.4 FTE) Primary Teacher to join the team for Terms 2, 3 and 4.<br><br>
St James’ Primary School, Kotara South is a Catholic systemic school in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.<br>
Through contemporary, evidence-based teaching and learning practices, St James’ fosters a collaborative and personalised approach where teachers and students work together to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.<br><br>
Committed to a supportive and safe school community, St James’ focuses on delivering a high-quality, holistic education that supports each student to reach their full potential.<br><br>
The successful teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence by applying contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing practices, including the effective use of digital learning.<br>
The role involves contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of high-quality pedagogical practices that positively impact student learning outcomes.<br><br>
The successful applicant will acknowledge and work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EcnID8AsT2RIv4IMhqWnjM8BhYBvcyP4DJ4xqQ9xvoVhFw?e=tNuBqW"><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></strong></a><br><br>
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.<br>
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<li>Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience<br>
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<li>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<br>
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<li>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<br>
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