With over 59 schools across the Newcastle, Hunter and Manning regions, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland–Newcastle is always keen to hear from educators and support staff who, like us, value community, innovation, collaboration, excellence and respect.
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We currently employ over 1200 teachers and 550 support staff in metropolitan, regional and rural schools. With roles in;
- Lake Macquarie
- Manning
- Newcastle
- Upper Hunter
- Maitland
Whether you’re after employment near the beach or on the lake, set amongst the vineyards or wide open plains, in a bustling city or quiet township, we may well have a job that’s just right for you!
- 20,000 students
- 45 primary schools
- 10 secondary schools
- one K-12 school, with another currently under construction
- one specialist school for children with a range of disabilities
Opportunity to Grow
• Professional development and career progression opportunities, with an emphasis on supporting early career teachers. Graduates are provided with a well-designed, high-quality growth and development program. It comprises orientation, mentoring and professional learning.
• Permanent and Temporary part-time/ full-time positions become available each year, with the majority advertised in September.
Remuneration and Benefits
• Leave benefits including access to long service after just five years and paid parental leave.
• Salary Packaging
• Support with relocation costs for teachers taking on exciting opportunities in our remote schools.
• Recognition programs including the Emmaus awards program, which encourages staff to nominate their colleagues and recipients to be financially rewarded for their contribution.
• Attractive allowances available to our leaders in learning.
Health and Wellbeing
• Corporate fitness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Supportive community environment.
• Work-Life Balance, the opportunity for flexible workplace arrangements for eligible employees
Our Schools
• Equipped with flexible learning environments that are able to be adapted for local contexts and particular pedagogies.
• Innovation in learning such as
The robotics program as part of STEM - starting in kindergarten.
Virtually Academy for gifted students and teachers collaborating the ZOOM conference meetings).
• Our key priorities in schools; early learning, gifted education, Collaborative process (PLCS) professional learning communities, analysis of data and faith formation of staff.
What if I’m Not a Catholic?
What may come as a surprise to some, is that you don’t necessarily have to be Catholic to work in our schools, or have prior experience working in a faith-based education system. We welcome people who are willing to commit themselves to serving young people and their families and supporting the ethos of the Catholic school system.
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has a strategic vision which will see its enrolments continue to flourish and support the creation of contemporary learning environments.
Our 15-year building and development program is robust and will enable us to expand our school network and enrolment capacity. The capital works will transcend teachers’ ability to deliver education that is at the forefront of modern practices.
As a valued member of our team, we will work together to empower our students and provide them with quality education. Our goal is to give our students the best opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.