Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher - Merewether Beach

Holy Family Primary School · Merewether Beach, NSW

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

11 November 2026

6 days left

Posted 4 Nov 2026

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About Holy Family Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

18.8

15.1 teaching · 3.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

198

Indigenous students

3%

Language other than English

17%

Girls vs boys

93 girls · 105 boys

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is seeking a permanent part time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher (0.2 FTE) to join the team, commencing January 2027.

Holy Family Primary School, Merewether Beach is located in the heart of Newcastle.
The location of Merewether Beach has previously been named as Australia’s ‘best city beach’ with one of the most spectacular stretches of coast in Australia.
Enjoy the lifestyle of relaxed beachside living along with convenient access to Newcastle’s CBD, a perfect hotspot for those looking for the ultimate see change.
A school of 241, Holy Family Primary School provides a place where the creative and individual talents of each student and teacher is greatly appreciated, embraced and encouraged.
Our school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.



POSITION DESCRIPTION

The role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is to focus on support for students and school communities in the areas of curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher shares responsibility with all staff for the Catholic identity and mission of the school. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.

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