Primary Teacher Gunnedah

Position Type: Permanent Part-Time or Full-Time position | Position Title: Primary Teacher | Location: Based in Gunnedah, NSW

Carinya Christian School is accepting applications for the position of Primary Teacher.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of over 200 Christian staff between the Tamworth and Gunnedah schools.  Reporting to the Junior School Coordinator, and ultimately responsible to the Principal and Executive, while working alongside other team members.

Qualification / Documentation Required

• NESA Teacher Accreditation

• Qualified to teach in a Primary setting (Kindergarten to Year 6)

• Valid working with children check

• Degree Qualification in Primary Education

• Reference from your Current Minister
  

MISSION
Engaging as a community to discover the world made through Jesus for His glory.

VISION
Provide quality, Christ-centred education at Carinya Tamworth and Carinya Gunnedah in partnership with parents. Teaching and Learning is the core business of the school and the means in which we discover and engage in God’s world.

PREAMBLE
At Carinya, Jesus Christ the creator of the world is central to everything that is done in the school. The essential elements of the educational process; the home, the learner, the curriculum and the teacher are interpreted in a framework based on an understanding of the person and authority of Jesus Christ. At Carinya, we believe in a Christ-centred view of the Child, a Christ-centred view of the Curriculum, a Christ-centred approach to teachers and Christ-centred Education.

The pedagogy of the School is framed by the understanding that each student has an intrinsic value as an individual, made in the image of God and as the unworthy recipient of God's grace, in the skills, talents and abilities available to them. Those truths permeate every subject and classroom and every activity the School undertakes and are embedded in the formal structures of the educational processes of the School.

It is vital that every staff member embraces this educational philosophy. This involves a personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to modelling Christ-like behaviour to all in and out of the School community.

Carinya’s vision is to provide quality, Christ-centred education. A Primary Classroom Teacher is to be a Christ-like model to the students. The successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery of a quality Christian education to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Applicants must be able to illustrate a passion and desire to excel in the delivery of a Christ-centred curriculum and to support the development of students as individuals made in the image of God.

This is an excellent opportunity for teachers to become part of a supportive, professional learning environment. The position is a permanent full-time or part-time role.


OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

Teachers are responsible to prepare and deliver curriculum and teaching programs that engage students in their learning. The teacher will teach students so as to promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain the school’s Christ-centred philosophy of education.

Qualification / Documentation Required

• NESA Teacher Accreditation

• Qualified to teach in a Primary setting (Kindergarten to Year 6)

• Valid working with children check

• Degree Qualification in Primary Education

• Reference from your Current Minister

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

The Primary Teacher must be accredited to teach with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA). They will work alongside a passionate and supportive team committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for each student. More specifically, they need to demonstrate the ability to:

• Create engaging, intellectually stimulating, and safe learning environments through planning, implementing and evaluating rigorous and inclusive learning programs.
  

• Implement instructional strategies that challenge and support all learners to achieve personal excellence.
  

• Use formative and summative data to inform differentiated instruction and maximise student growth.
  

• Collaborate actively within teaching teams and across the school to ensure strong professional relationships and consistent pedagogy.
  

• Set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.

Reporting to the Junior School Coordinator, the successful applicant will be required to fulfil the following responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Students will be taught and valued as individuals, made in the image of God, on purpose and for a purpose.
  

• The talents and abilities of each child are to be regarded as gracious gifts from the Lord Jesus and valued equally in the classroom and in the school community.
  

• Students are to be intrinsically motivated.
  

• Competition, rewards, merits, public recognition etc. are to be rejected as valid motivation tools. There are no winners and losers in a Carinya classroom.
  

• Students are to be taught to be faithful in using the abilities and opportunities God has given them.
  

• Students are to be taught to “seek the reward in the task”.
  

• The classroom will be characterised by community and cooperation, not rivalry and competition.
  
  

TASKS AND DUTIES

In the Classroom:

• Create and manage a caring, supportive, and stimulating Christ-centred classroom environment which is conducive to effective learning.
  

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils.
  

• Foster and develop respect in pupils for the integrity of each member of the classroom, regardless of ability, gender, cultural background or family status.
  

• Consider and care for the personal, social, and spiritual development of each child in your care in the classroom.
  

• Plan and prepare lessons to deliver the NSW Primary Curriculum, ensuring breadth and balance across all KLAs.
  

• Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenge and high expectations.
  

• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students.

• Monitor and assess student progress regularly; maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.
  

• Ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom where applicable.
  

• Uphold all school policies and procedures for student wellbeing and behaviour management.
  
  

Towards Parents:

• Communicate, meet, and consult with parents as needed.
  

• Attend regular parent-teacher interviews and school events.
  
  

Towards the School Community:

• Support all school activities, including those outside regular school hours, as directed.
  

• Support the Principal in promoting the ethos of the school.
  

• Adhere to Work Health and Safety responsibilities and policies.
  
  

Towards the Profession:

• Attend staff meetings and professional learning as required.
  

• Contribute to the planning and development of school curriculum and policy.
  

• Maintain professional accreditation and complete required professional development hours.
  

• Support and model the school’s policies on uniform, mobile phones, behaviour, child protection, etc.
  

• Maintain professional standards in appearance and conduct.

Classifications are based on a Teacher’s level of accreditation and years of service. See Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Carinya Christian School Agreement 2025

Commencement
This position is scheduled to commence in January 2026.