Teacher (Upper Primary)

St Joseph's School · Boulder, WA

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

18 September 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 3 Sep 2026

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About St Joseph's School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

PP-6

School staff (FTE)

31.7

14.2 teaching · 17.5 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

193

Indigenous students

5%

Language other than English

34%

Girls vs boys

105 girls · 88 boys

54%
46%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

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Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position details:

We are looking to employ a Full Time Upper Primary teacher and a Full Time Early Years teacher on  fixed term contracts from January 1 – December 31, 2027. There is the possibility of ongoing employment in 2028.
St Joseph’s School is a Catholic co-educational Primary School catering for students from Pre Kindy to Year 6. We are a double stream school founded by the Mercy sisters in 1915. We follow the Making Jesus Real Philosophy and base our Eduation around the Mercy values of Justice, Compassion, Tolerance, Peace, and forgiveness.  

Selection Criteria:

Applications are invited from those who possess the appropriate qualifications and who demonstrate the following attributes: 
•    Being fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.
•    Dynamic, exemplary, enthusiastic educator who works well with their peers to plan for and implement teaching programs that improve student learning through effective teaching. 
•     Excellent planning that clearly shows differentiation.
•    Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively to reach all members of the community
•    Excellent behaviour engagement that creates a safe and supportive environment for all students.
•    Builds positive relationships with students and their families
•    A great sense of humour
•    A strong commitment to team work and an initiator, with a commitment to continual learning and improvement
•    Have a proven capacity to work independently and effectively
•    Resilient, flexible, highly adaptable and organised.
•    P…

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