Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher - Merewether Beach
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.20 FTE)
Applications Close: 11 November 2026
Holy Family Primary, Merewether Beach is seeking a permanent part time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher (0.2 FTE) from Jan 2027
<p>Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is seeking a permanent part time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher (0.2 FTE) to join the team, commencing January 2027.<br><br>
Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is located in the heart of Newcastle.<br>
The location of Merewether Beach has previously been named as Australia’s ‘best city beach’ with one of the most spectacular stretches of coast in Australia.<br>
Enjoy the lifestyle of relaxed beachside living along with convenient access to Newcastle’s CBD, a perfect hotspot for those looking for the ultimate see change.<br>
A school of 241, Holy Family Primary School provides a place where the creative and individual talents of each student and teacher is greatly appreciated, embraced and encouraged.<br>
Our school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/ERfUG_jt1IRIiMplOjV5ujABhMRl2owfv1OhWxiNgNLlfw?e=7kV2wW"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>
The role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is to focus on support for students and school communities in the areas of curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher shares responsibility with all staff for the Catholic identity and mission of the school. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.<br><br>
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher will be specifically involved with the formation and implementation of Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, which are targeted at improving educational outcomes and supporting educational pathways, both within and<br>
beyond the school setting.<br><br>
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is responsible to the school Principal and liaises closely with classroom teachers, curriculum teams, wellbeing teams, ministry teams and Learning Support teams. At the discretion of the Principal, duties may be varied according to the needs of the school.<br><br>
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.</p>