School Groundsperson - Gateshead
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
3 November 2026
Posted 27 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
105.1
82.6 teaching · 22.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
989
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
497 girls · 492 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Mary's Catholic College Gateshead is seeking a permanent part-time (8 hours per week) Groundsperson to join the team, commencing January 2027.
St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters.
It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community.
It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people.
A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Groundsperson under the direction of the principal contributes to the effective and efficient operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of maintenance and upkeep of the schools’ grounds. The Groundsperson will be required to support the school with (including but not limited to) building and grounds maintenance, cleaning and opening/closing the school premises.