Teacher - Primary

Primary Teacher | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Dubbo 

Permanent | Full-time 

Commencing Term 1, 2025 

Salary ranging from $87,550 - $133,846 

Access to Fitness Passport & Salary Packaging 

About the Role

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Dubbo is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join the school community. As a teacher in a Catholic school, you will: 

• Support and enrich the sacramental, liturgical, and prayer life of the school while embedding Catholic teachings, values, and practices into your teaching and interactions.
• Foster positive, nurturing relationships with students to support their spiritual, moral, and academic development.
• Create a learner-centred, inclusive classroom environment aligned with curriculum policies and implement quality teaching strategies.
• Use student assessment data to identify learning barriers and tailor support to enhance student growth and achievement.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contribute to the professional life of the school, and participate in ongoing faith and professional formation.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the wider community to encourage student involvement in the life of the Church and community.

A copy of the position description 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 work 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 & salary packaging

Click here to find out more about Dubbo, 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.

St. Mary’s Primary in Dubbo is a welcoming Christ-centred learning community that promotes a quality holistic education and trusting relationships in a caring and supportive environment. We recognise that each child is unique and has a right to develop their individual talents, especially in developing meaningful relationships with God and with fellow human beings. St. Mary’s is a Catholic school where parents and teachers strive together to develop the full potential of each child spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

Click here to find out more about St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Dubbo.

How to Apply

If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would like 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)

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 20 November 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 6882 4790.

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.