Teacher
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St James' Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
35
28.8 teaching · 6.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
406
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
14%
Girls vs boys
201 girls · 205 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St James Primary School, Banora Point
St. James Primary Banora Point is seeking an innovative, energetic Teacher with a commitment to the values and ethos of Catholic Education and student-centred learning. St. James’ School has 400 students who are educated by dedicated teachers and caring parents in a co-responsible manner. Banora Point is situated in Tweed Heads, NSW.
We invite suitably qualified teachers to apply for the following position:
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TEACHER
Position Type: Full time temporary
Commencement date: 28 January 2027
Term of Appointment: 2027 school year
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Applicants must:
- hold a valid 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 of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate and provide for a diverse range of ability
- a commitment to excellence as a classroom teacher
- Your cover letter should be no more than two pages and address the selection criteria by answering the following questions:
- I bring my spirituality to my work by...
- Learning is...
- Through collaboration I have...
- I promote 21st century learning by...
- I am …