Primary Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic School

LAUNCESTON, TAS

Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 August 2026

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

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Launceston

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:

Primary Teacher - Full-time

Limited Tenure: Leave Replacement 2026

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

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Applicants will:

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

Why Work with Us?

Be part of a vibrant, faith-based school community. Make a meaningful impact on student wellbeing and learning outcomes. Opportunities for professional learning and development. Work in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to take initiative

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

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.

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

Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Package. The Application Package can be accessed via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page.

Applications, including the names and contact details of referees are to be addressed to Mr Brent Wilson, Principal, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and be submitted electronically via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page by clicking ‘Apply’.

Applications close: Monday 31st August at 9.00am

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 brent.wilson@catholic.tas.edu.au

Applicant Information Pack