Primary Teacher - Muswellbrook
Employment
Part time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
28.2
21.3 teaching · 6.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
345
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
155 girls · 190 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St James' Primary School Muswellbrook is seeking temporary part-time Primary Teachers to join the team from January 2027.
Multiple part-time opportunities are available, with varying FTE fractions and working day arrangements.
Applicants are asked to clearly outline their preferred FTE and available working days in their cover letter.
St James' Primary School, Muswellbrook is a Catholic school where learning comes first.
Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school endeavours to provide a holistic and comprehensive education for all students by nurturing the academic, physical, interpersonal and spiritual dimensions of school life.
St James’ features an inviting and nurturing educational environment equipped with modern facilities and modern technology.
The school grounds feature open plan collaborative classrooms, flexible working spaces, multi-purpose hall, outdoor covered learning area, large playground and playing fields and a fully equipped learning centre with a well-resourced library.
These spaces provide a stimulating and adaptable learning environment for all students.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.
- Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience
- Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosit…