Primary Teacher
Employment
Full time/Part time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
32.7
22 teaching · 10.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
332
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
183 girls · 149 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Joseph's Primary School, Kempsey
We invite suitably qualified teachers to apply for the following position:
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TEACHER
Position Type: Full time & part time temporary (including leave replacement positions)
Commencement date: 28th January 2027
Term of Appointment: 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 of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate and provide for a diverse range of ability
- willingness to contribute positively as part of a professional learning community.
- willing to teach any class level from K-6.
Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees including a Parish Priest, Priest or Minister.
Enquiries to the school: kmpp@lism.catholic.edu.au
Applications must be received by 12:00pm Friday 9th October 2026.
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
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