Teacher - Primary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Orange

Temporary | Full-time (Term 4 2025) 

Salary ranging from $87,550 - $133,846 (pro-rata)  

Access to wide range of company benefits such as Fitness Passport 

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Classroom Teacher to join the supportive team at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Orange, NSW. The teacher in a Catholic school is someone who can encourage development and nurture the personal, spiritual and educational growth of each and every student.

We are seeking a Teacher who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• Creating a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
• Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.
• Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.
• Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

A full description of the duties and expectations of a classroom teacher in our schools can be found here.

About You

We are looking for someone who meets the following criteria: 

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Has the desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation. 
• Experience and proven record in effective classroom learning and teaching. 
• Advanced understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices. 
• Proven ability to differentiate the learning to meet the needs of all students. 
• A proven capacity to facilitate the integration of ICT in contemporary learning practices. 
• Capacity to work collegially and collaborate within a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, punctuality and adaptability. 
• The ability to develop positive relationships in the classroom based on mutual respect, patience and understanding.

Why teach for us? 

• Supportive school community
• Career growth - access to professional development and mentoring programs to help you thrive
• Diverse opportunities
• Work-life balance - enjoy the balance of fulfilling work with lifestyle-friendly benefits 
• Access to Fitness Passport 

Click here to find out more about Orange, NSW.

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

Click here to find out more about St Mary's Catholic School, Orange.

How to Apply

If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 16 September 2025.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6363 7926.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.