Classroom Teacher - Contract
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 16 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
31.6
23.5 teaching · 8.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
347
Language other than English
17%
Girls vs boys
172 girls · 175 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Classroom Teacher Position (Contract)
At St Joseph’s, we are proud of our strong team culture, where staff feel supported, valued, and motivated to achieve their best. We care deeply for our people and foster a collaborative environment built on trust, high expectations, and shared commitment. With a focus on excellence in teaching and learning, we work together to provide the very best outcomes for every student – academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are seeking a skilled and innovative classroom teacher to join our school in 2027. The successful applicant will embrace a culture of high expectations, thrive within a dynamic and caring professional community, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to fostering the holistic development of students in a Catholic educational context.
The grade level is yet to be determined.
Graduates are welcome to apply.
Commencement: January 27, 2027.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- a commitment to evidence-based best practices, with experience in or capacity to enact explicit and direct instruction approaches/strategies
- an understanding of Structured Literacy
- strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an eagerness to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment
- the ability to use student assessment information to inform whole-class and targeted small group instruction
- the ability to promote student wellbeing and engagement
- the capacity to build and maintain professional, respectful, and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- a firm commitment to Catholic education
- familiarity with and adherence to the…