Classroom Teachers

Location: Nazareth Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour City

Permanent and several temporary full time and part time K-6 teaching positions are available at Nazareth Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour City. The temporary positions will commence on 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.

The role of Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning across all Key Learning Areas.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Implement effective teaching strategies in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching Primary K–6.
• Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

Working With Children Clearance

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

Position Application

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 11.55pm

Nazareth Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour City

Location: Shellharbour City, NSW

Website: http://www.nscdow.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Matthew Downes

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

Students: 408

Teaching Staff: 28

Non-Teaching Staff: 13

School Type: Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the parishes of Warilla and Shellharbour with an enrolment of approximately 408 pupils.