Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher

F U L L  T I M E  P O S I T I O N

Maitland Christian School is in an exciting season of growth. With solid growth in the quality and reputation of the school in the local community, 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 2025.

Passionate and talented Christian educators are invited to apply. The successful applicant will be appointed to the staff of the school, commencing duties at the beginning of Term 3 2025.

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.

Apply online by visiting our Employment Page www.maitlandcs.nsw.edu.au/contact-us/employment/   ONLY applications made through the MCS website employment page will be considered.

We reserve the right to close this position prior to the application closing date should a suitable applicant be found.

Applications close Friday June 13th 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.

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 Three 2025.

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

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 500 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.