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Vacancies at Mater Dei School

2027 Full Time Permanent Teacher

Mater Dei School is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher position, commencing in January 2027.

Position Summary

Classroom Teachers at Mater Dei are currently responsible to the Principal through the Deputy Principal. It is an expectation that the Classroom Teacher is open to teaching across all Learning Areas and may be required to teach Infants, Primary and/or Secondary students during their tenure. Both experienced teachers with NESA Proficient Accreditation and pre-service teachers with current NESA Conditional Accreditation to Teach will be considered.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the charism of Good Samaritan Education.

• Demonstrate the commitment and an ability to uphold the ethos of a Catholic school.

• Have current NESA accreditation and registration to work in a NSW school, including Conditional or Provisional accreditation.

• An understanding of the K-6 syllabus and the Life Skills Syllabus for Years 7-12.

• Ability to collaboratively plan, program and deliver for the diverse needs of students.

• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning across all learning areas

• Ability to use data to assess, inform and evaluate the learning process.

• Use high impact teaching strategies in classroom practice.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to the differing needs of students and their families including privacy, confidentiality, and diversity.

• Demonstrate the ability to engage professionally with colleagues, parent/carers, and the wider school community.

The following general capabilities are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team

• Strong organisational skills

The following experience, skills and attributes are desirable:

• Special Education qualifications

• Experience teaching students with Intellectual Disabilities

• Creating and implementing Universally Designed teaching and learning experiences

• Experience with, or awareness of, the Berry Street Education Model

Working With Children Clearance

• This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance is required prior to employment at Mater Dei School. 

• A Criminal History Check is also required by the successful applicant (coordinated by Mater Dei). 

To apply: Please click on this link to apply: 2027 Full Time Permanent Teacher

Your application must include:

• A response to all application questions

• Documentation which briefly addresses the Essential Selection Criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages)

• A brief resume outlining all relevant experience (2-3 pages)

Applications Close: 17 August 2026 

Casual Teacher Assistants

We welcome applications for enthusiastic, creative, responsible and hardworking Teachers’ Assistants to support our outstanding team of Learning and Support staff in delivering innovative and contemporary education for our students commencing as soon as possible.

 Essential Criteria

• Experience with and/or an aptitude for supporting students with disabilities and complex support needs

• Experience with and/or an aptitude for supporting Teachers to implement differentiated learning and assessment experiences that cater for the diverse needs of students

• Good IT and computer skills to support contemporary and innovative student learning practices, as well as utilise the school’s education management system

• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously and as part of a team

• Capacity and commitment to model the Benedictine values of Love of Christ & Neighbour; Prayer; Stewardship; Hospitality; Community; and Justice & Peace

• Sensitive to the differing needs of families including privacy, confidentiality and cultural diversity

• Possess a current First Aid and CPR qualification

• Possess a current Working with Children Check

• Possess a current LR NSW Drivers Licence

 Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Education Support (or relevant qualifications at a Teacher’s Aide level, ideally with a focus on Diverse learning)

To Apply

Please send your resume, cover letter addressing the selection criteria and completed application for employment form (available to download from the link at the top of this page) to Lauren Gibson, People & Culture Business Partner at employment@materdei.org.au

Mater Dei is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe, feel safe and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant child related employment screening.