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St Joseph's Primary School Bulahdelah is seeking a Permanent Part-time (0.55FTE) Primary Teacher Librarian (0.25FTE) / Classroom Teacher (0.3FTE) to join the team as soon as possible.
St Joseph's Primary School, Bulahdelah, is a small Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic systemic school servicing the town of Bulahdelah and surrounding communities including Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, Coolongolook.
Provide engaging learning experiences for students
Manage information and resources
Support and drive contemporary teaching and learning ensuring that learning in the library is contemporary, inquiry based, rich in thinking and technology
Work in collaboration with the school’s leadership team and with the CSO Digital Innovation and Learning team to act as a catalyst for change and build teacher capacity to improve student outcomes
through the use of resource management time:
to manage the library, facilitate and develop the library space and resources, both physical and digital, supported by the School Officer/Library Assistant
to collaborate with classroom teachers in developing contemporary teaching to ensure that curriculum is delivered more effectively for the benefit of students
Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.
Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience
Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs
The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
Demonstrated successful teaching and behaviour management strategies with the ability to plan and evaluate contemporary and innovative learning opportunities in collaboration with teachers
Demonstrated ability to share best practice regarding innovative and emerging technologies and information literacy through the KLAs
Ability to manage a contemporary library space and oversee library personnel, volunteers and external providers
Ability to effectively utilise data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes and source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collection
A sound knowledge of ALICE/OLIVER library software (Desirable)
QUALIFICATIONS
Four-year trained teacher classification with at least five years successful teaching experience
Postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management or Teacher Librarianship oR equivalent combination of qualifications and experience: Master of Applied Science (Teacher Librarianship), Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) or Master of Information Services (Teacher Librarian) or a willingness to enrol and complete within 4 years of employment.
Active NESA Accreditation
Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
Completion of anaphylaxis training
Completion of CPR training
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport T&C's apply)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Training and staff development programs
Paid parental leave for eligible employees
Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Amanda Pomplun, Principal on Tel: (02) 4997 4189 or via email: amanda.pomplun@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: Sunday 10th May 2026 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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