<p><strong>Mater Dei Primary Wagga Wagga</strong></p> <p>Come and experience the heart of Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Lake Albert. Our welcoming community is built on the Wagga Wagga Catholic Charter pillars of welcome, faith, service, and learning, offering students a holistic, faith-based education that nurtures their spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Our Religious Education Framework fosters a sense of awe and wonder and is deeply embedded in our daily life to ensure we are ‘one in spirit’.</p> <p>At Mater Dei, our expert teaching team delivers an exceptional educational program aligned with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses, enhanced by research and guided by our diocesan pedagogy of transformative learning. Our well resourced K-6 learning environments are flexible, future-focused, and include custom designed spaces to support every student to engage and thrive.</p> <p>To find out more about Mater Dei Primary School click <a href="http://web.mdpww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>About Wagga Wagga</strong></p> <p>Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.</p> <p>Welcome to Wagga Wagga, to find out more click <a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/riverina/wagga-wagga" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga</u></a> (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.</p> <p>In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.</p> <p>We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p> <p>The classroom teacher has a major Educational influence on student achievements and plays a key role of facilitating effective learning and teaching. The first function of the classroom teacher is to be an effective member of a collaborative team of colleagues who work to put student learning and wellbeing first.</p> <p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Temporary Full-Time Positions</li> <li>Temporary Part-Time Position [up to 0.8 FTE]</li> <li>Commencing January 2026</li> <li>Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)</li> <li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program.</li> <li>Discounted Bupa Health insurance!</li> <li>Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Accreditation to teach RE in the Wagga Wagga Diocese (or willingness to obtain) and a commitment to the Catholic Faith.</li> <li>An effective classroom practitioner with a strong knowledge of the K-6 curriculum and contemporary pedagogy</li> <li>Evidence of quality assessment practices and reflective use of data in response to student needs</li> <li>Ability to incorporate research informed behaviour management strategies that promote a positive classroom environment.</li> <li>Proven ability to implement effective strategies and differentiated programs to enhance the wellbeing of a diverse range of learners including students with additional needs.</li> <li>Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment with Parish, parents, staff, students, willingly contributing to the wider community.</li> <li>NSW Working with Children Check</li> <li>Current First Aid qualifications or willingness to obtain</li> <li>Accreditation for Teachers in a Catholic School (Category D,&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aCbIP5U7RUVpmXSRFNJjPniiJAxX9Kc7W7RNmEFGV8s/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow"><u>Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools,</u></a> Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.</li> <li>NSW NESA Accreditation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications &amp; Enquiries</strong></p> <p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Ange Cook on&nbsp;(02) 6926 2060.</p> <p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:cooka2@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teachers%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>cooka2@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Teachers%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:cooka2@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Teachers%202026%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">cooka2@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p> <p>All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.</p> <p><strong>NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW - please click&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/teacher-accreditation/apply/accreditation-overview" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><i>CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</i></p> <p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p>