Teacher (Upper Primary)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
24.9
10.8 teaching · 14.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
142
Indigenous students
36%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
71 girls · 71 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position details:
We are looking to employ a Full Time Upper Primary teacher on a fixed term contract from January 1 – December 31, 2027. This position is likely to be ongoing into 2028.
St Joseph’s School is a Catholic co-educational primary school founded in 1913 and originally staffed by the Sisters of St Joseph. The school caters for approximately 165 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and has a close relationship with St John the Baptist Parish. St Joseph’s School continues to strive for the ideals of Blessed Mary MacKillop in its service to regional children and families. St Joseph’s is also following the Make Jesus Real Model.
Moora is an inland town located approximately 170 km north from Perth midway between the Great Northern Highway and the Brand Hwy. The town has all the amenities that one would need, including two supermarkets, cafes, banks and a number of specialty stores. Moora is a vibrant town with a strong sporting culture.
Selection Criteria
Applications are invited from those who possess the appropriate qualifications and who demonstrate the following attributes:
• Being fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.
• Experience in Upper Primary is desirable.
• Dynamic, exemplary, enthusiastic educator who works well with their peers to plan for and implement teaching programs that improve student learning through effective teaching.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent behaviour engagement that creates a safe and supportive environment for all students.
• Builds positive relationships with s…