Job Description

Sacred Heart Catholic School

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LAUNCESTON, TAS

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Primary Teacher

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Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

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Applications Close: 31 August 2026

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Provide for spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs of students and adhere to Catholic principles, by personal example, integrity and behaviour.

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Sacred Heart Catholic School

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Launceston

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Sacred Heart Catholic School in Launceston, catering for K-6 students with an enrolment of approximately 455 students in 2026, invites applications from enthusiastic, registered and suitably qualified teachers for the position of:

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Primary Teacher - Full-time

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Limited Tenure: Leave Replacement 2026

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Commencing Term 4 - 19th October 2026 to 17th December 2026

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The school is seeking applications from suitably qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teachers who are able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education.

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Key Responsibilities

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- To continually develop positive relationships with all members of the community.
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- To genuinely support each student within your care wherever possible, celebrating their diversity and catering for individual differences as required.
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- To be an active, collaborative, authentic, professional and relational member of a Catholic School Community.
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- To develop and support a school culture that empowers students to think critically, discern wisely and value the search for truth.
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- To actively engage and encourage parents to be involved in their child's education through a variety of opportunities.
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Applicants will

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- Be able to articulate a commitment to learning and teaching.
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- Be willing to participate fully in the life of the school.
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- Have appropriate graduate and/or post graduate qualifications.
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- Be a registered Teacher in Tasmania or be able to gain registration prior to the commencement of the position.
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- Have a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.
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Why Work with Us?

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- Be part of a vibrant, faith-based school community.
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- Make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing and learning outcomes.
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- Opportunities for qualified learning and development.
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- Work in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to take initiative
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Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

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CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.

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We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply

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Applications close: Monday 31st August at 9.00am

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If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Brent Wilson on (03) 6331 1011 or via email at [email protected]

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Applicant Information Pack

📌 Primary Teacher (Launceston)
🏢 Catholic Education Tasmania
📍 Launceston