Teacher

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Posted 25 Sep 2026

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About Mount St John Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

10.4

6.6 teaching · 3.8 non-teaching

Students per teacher

9.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

61

Indigenous students

15%

Language other than English

3%

Girls vs boys

31 girls · 30 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

 Mt St John's Primary School, Dorrigo

Mt St John’s, Dorrigo is a small Catholic school located on the Dorrigo Plateau near the edge of the New England escarpment above the Bellinger Valley. We acknowledge that Mt St John’s resides on the lands of the Gumbaynggir people, the traditional custodians of this land.

Dorrigo is a quiet rural town surrounded by rich agricultural lands which are predominantly used for farming. The area is noted for its large number of waterfalls, bushwalks and National Parks. Students at Mt St John’s are drawn from the local area including North Dorrigo, Megan, Ebor, Bostobrick and Dundarrabin. At Mt St John’s, the staff have high expectations and a core belief that all students can learn given the right time and support.

We invite suitably qualified teachers to apply for the following position:

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TEACHER 

Position Type:  Full time temporary
Hours / FTE:
1FTE
Commencement date: 28 January 2027
Term of Appointment: For the 2027 school year

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Applicants must: 

  • hold a current NSW Working with Children Check
  • have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
  • comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Criteria: 

  • have a knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
  • able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
  • understanding o…

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