Teacher (Early Years)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
18 September 2026
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…