Primary Teachers
CLASS AND SPECIALIST ROLES
Maitland Christian School is in an exciting season of growth. With solid growth in the quality and reputation of the school in the local community, student numbers, organisational capacity and facilities are rapidly expanding. Maitland Christian School is seeking expressions of interest for the appointment of fulltime classroom teachers and either full-time or part-time specialist teachers for Primary in 2026.
Passionate and talented Christian educators are invited to apply. The successful applicants will be appointed to the staff of the school, commencing duties at the beginning of Term 1 2026. Leadership opportunities may be available for suitably experienced candidates.
The School has an excellent name in the local community and is experiencing exciting growth. Current and planned building projects will add to the well resourced learning environments at the School.
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Apply online by visiting our Employment Page
https://www.maitlandcs.nsw.edu.au/contact-us/employment/
Applications will only be accepted through our website and the above link. We do not review applications through Indeed.
We reserve the right to close the position prior to the application closing date should a suitable applicant be found.
Applications close Friday 5th September 2025
Essential Criteria
- A passion, heart and capacity to make a difference in young people's lives
- A committed Christian, actively involved in their local church
- An ability to actively subscribe to and promote the foundational beliefs and doctrines of Maitland Christian School Limited
- The ability to relate well to staff, students, parents and the broader community
- A commitment to work within a collaborative team environment
- The capacity to be part of the implementation of a Christian Studies program deepening students in their understanding of biblical and systematic theology
- A relational and empowering teacher, able to actively contribute to a team-growing culture of excellence
- Willingness to learn, grow and be coached in their understanding and delivery of quality Christian Education
- Well-developed communication, administration and interpersonal skills
- The capacity to further develop a transformational Christian Education integrated into thecurriculum and delivered with an increasing missional focus
- Experience in delivering quality teaching practices, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy, using an evidence-based quality teaching framework with explicit teaching foundations and data informed practice
- Excited about being instructionally coached to facilitate their growth in effecting improved student learning outcomes, both in their class and across the Primary School
- An understanding of the requirements of supporting students with learning diagnoses in a mainstream classroom environment.
- The ability to operate in a strengths-based framework and to develop staff and student culture around this framework
Selection Process
Following the closure of applications, the School's Selection Committee will consider applications and prepare a shortlist of candidates for interview.
The School may move more quickly to interview highly suitable applicants. It is expected that at least one round of interviews will be undertaken with the successful applicant appointed to the School, commencing duties at the beginning of Term One 2026.
Salary
Salary will align with NSW Christian Schools Teaching Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023 at the successful applicant's level of responsibility and experience.
Our Story
Maitland Christian School is an established Prep to Year 12 Christian School located in the beautiful Hunter Valley. The School has been providing quality Christian education for over 40 years within a vibrant community that emphasises an individual's strength as we aim for faith development, academic, sporting and cultural excellence. The School is modern and well-equipped and employs qualified staff, who are committed Christians and are active members of their local church. The School is developing a strong reputation for quality teaching in a distinctly Christian environment.
Maitland Christian School is a great school built with great staff. We value quality leaders and educators, and it is our vision to see students' lives transformed through a Bible-based, excellence focused, strengths enriched and missionally outworked education.
Maitland Christian School Ltd operates Maitland Christian School, Arise Christian College (who share the same site), and Valley Village Early Learning.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
