Teacher (Teacher)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
5 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
33.7
22.6 teaching · 11.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
411
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
197 girls · 214 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
The school invites suitable applicants to apply for a full time, temporary Primary teaching position,
commencing January 1, 2027.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a vibrant learning environment, catering for students from
a multicultural setting in a co-educational environment from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. With
approximately 470 children, our school is seeking an inspiring Primary educator, committed to fostering a
love of learning, enhancing student engagement and improving outcomes for all students.
The school is a family-focused community where each individual is valued and respected in a safe and
caring environment. Our values of Honesty, Respect and Responsbility ensure we focus on the
development of the total person in light of our patron Saint, St Francis of Assisi.
We aim to promote improvement through building teacher capacity, strategic planning and evidencebased
decision making. Our staff are highly qualified and committed to the pursuit of knowledge for
themselves and for their students.
The school enjoys a close relationship with St Andrew’s Parish, Clarkson, and a dedicated parent body
maintains the strong community feel. St Francis of Assisi places an emphasis on building relationships,
whilst delivering excellence in teaching and learning.
Selection Criteria:
- A commitment to the Church’s mission in Catholic Education and the capacity to contribute to the
spiritual and community life of the school.
- A strong understanding of the importance of relationships in positive classroom management.
- Catering for the differing emotional, social, and…