Primary Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic School

LAUNCESTON, TAS 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 September 2025


Provide for the spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs of all students and adhere to Catholic principles, by personal example, integrity and behaviour.

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School</p> <p>Launceston</p> <p>Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Launceston, catering for K-6 students with an enrolment of approximately 455 students in 2025, invites applications from enthusiastic, registered and suitably qualified teachers for the position of:</p> <p><strong>Primary Teacher - Full-time</strong></p> <p>Limited Tenure: Leave Replacement 2026</p> <p>Commencing 2nd February 2026 – 17th December 2026</p> <p>The school is seeking applications from suitably qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teachers who are able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>To continually develop positive relationships with all members of the community.</li> <li>To genuinely support each student within your care wherever possible, celebrating their diversity and catering for individual differences as required.</li> <li>To be an active, collaborative, authentic, professional and relational member of a Catholic School Community.</li> <li>To develop and support a school culture that empowers students to think critically, discern wisely and value the search for truth.</li> <li>To actively engage and encourage parents to be involved in their child’s education through a variety of opportunities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applicants will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be able to articulate a commitment to learning and teaching.</li> <li>Be willing to participate fully in the life of the school.</li> <li>Have appropriate graduate and/or post graduate qualifications.</li> <li>Be a registered Teacher in Tasmania or be able to gain registration prior to the commencement of the position.</li> <li>Have a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work with Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be part of a vibrant, faith-based school community.</li> <li>Make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing and learning outcomes.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional learning and development.</li> <li>Work in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to take initiative</li> </ul> <p>Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.</p> <p>CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing.&nbsp; The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.&nbsp;</p> <p>We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply</p> <p>Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Package. The Application Package can be accessed via the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/en/listing/">Catholic Education Tasmania careers page</a>.</p> <p>Applications, including the names and contact details of referees are to be directed to:</p> <p>Mr Brent Wilson</p> <p>Principal</p> <p><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au</a>?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au</a></p> <p><strong>Applications close: Wednesday 24th September at 9.00am</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Brent Wilson on (03) 6331 1011 or via &nbsp;email at <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au</a>?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au</a></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.catholic.tas.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/493163/primary-teacher">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>