Primary Teacher

Primary teacher
Full time position

Maitland Christian School is in an exciting season of growth. With a strong reputation in the local community as a school of quality Christian education, our student numbers, organisational capacity and facilities are rapidly expanding. Maitland Christian School is seeking expressions of interest for the appointment of a Primary classroom teacher for 2026.

Passionate and talented Christian educators are invited to apply. Ongoing positions, ideally commencing duties at the beginning of Term 1, 2026.

The School has an excellent name in the local community and is experiencing exciting growth. Current and planned building projects will add to the well-resourced learning environments at the School.

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Apply online by visiting our Employment Page
www.maitlandcs.nsw.edu.au/contact-us/employment/ 
We reserve the right to close this position prior to the application closing date should a suitable applicant be found.

Applications Close Friday 21st November, 2025

Essential criteria

A passion, heart and capacity to make a difference in young people’s lives

A committed Christian actively involved in their local church

An ability to actively subscribe to and promote the foundational beliefs and doctrines of Maitland Christian School Limited

The ability to relate well to staff, students, parents and the broader community

A  commitment to work within a collaborative team environment

The capacity to be part of the implementation of a Christian Studies program deepening students in their understanding of biblical and systematic theology

A relational and empowering teacher, able to actively contribute to a team-growing culture of excellence

Willingness to learn, grow and be coached in their understanding and delivery of quality Christian Education

Well-developed communication, administration and interpersonal skills

The capacity to further develop a transformational Christian Education integrated into the curriculum and delivered with an increasing missional focus

Experience in delivering quality teaching practices, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy, using an evidence-based quality teaching framework with explicit teaching foundations and data informed practice

Excited about being instructionally coached to facilitate their growth in effecting improved student learning outcomes, both in their class and across the Primary School

An understanding of the requirements of supporting students with learning diagnoses in a mainstream classroom environment

The ability to operate in a strengths-based framework and to develop staff and student culture around this framework

Selection process

Following the closure of applications, the School’s Selection Committee will consider applications and prepare a shortlist of candidates for interview. The School may move more quickly to interview highly suitable applicants. It is expected that at least one round of interviews will be undertaken with the successful applicant appointed to the School, commencing duties at the beginning of Term One 2026.

Salary

Salary will align with NSW Christian Schools Teaching Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023 at the successful applicant’s level of responsibility and experience.

Interested in applying?

Maitland is a growing and vibrant city located in the beautiful Lower Hunter Valley in regional NSW. It offers a picturesque rural setting combined with excellent community facilities that make it an attractive regional location. With proximity to Newcastle and nearness to Sydney, all of the benefits of regional NSW living are available while accessing more extensive city opportunities.

The Primary Teacher role will form part of our dynamic and high performing primary team working with 560 students Prep – 6. As a passionate, collaborative, growth-minded Christian educator, you will be joining a hard-working and committed team pursuing excellence in Christian Education.