Primary Teacher (Year 5/6) – Newmarket in Brisbane

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.

About our school

St Ambrose's School is a vibrant inner-city primary school with an enrolment of over 140 students, located in Newmarket. Rooted in the values of our 'Habits of the Heart,' we are dedicated to providing a high-quality, inclusive Catholic education. At St Ambrose's, our passionate staff are deeply committed to the mission of teaching. Together with our parents and the wider community, we strive to create an environment that not only encourages academic excellence but also cultivates the personal and spiritual growth of each student.

Summary

Join St Ambrose’s Primary School, Newmarket as a Year 5/6 Primary Teacher for Terms 1 and 2, 2027. This six-month contract offers a rewarding opportunity to inspire and engage upper-primary students, build positive relationships and contribute to a welcoming school community.

Location: St Ambrose's Primary School, NEWMARKET
Start date: 19/01/2027 - 25/06/2027 (Until the end of Term 2)
Status: Full Time, Fixed Term (Terms 1 & 2)

About the opportunity

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices.
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community.
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture.
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development.
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development.
• For this position it is preferable that you are Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent).
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options.
• Active staff social club and wellness programs.
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access– discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.