CLASSROOM TEACHER
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
6 November 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St Joseph's Parish School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
8.7
5.5 teaching · 3.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
7.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
43
Indigenous students
35%
Language other than English
5%
Girls vs boys
15 girls · 28 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Commencing 8 February 2027 - Concluding 8 February 2028
WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL GREAT!
St Joseph's Parish School, Balranald, is a K-6 school with an enrolment of 48 students.
- Small, connected school – with around 48 students, you’ll build strong, meaningful connections with each child and their family
- Individualised support strategies – We use data-driven teaching, data walls, and targeted literacy and numeracy interventions to help all students succeed
- Innovative teaching environment – One‑to‑one Chromebooks, interactive projectors, flexible learning spaces, and Google Workspace tools.
- Supportive, professional staff team - committed to collaboration, wellbeing and ongoing professional learning
A BIT ABOUT BALRANALD
Set on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Balranald offers the perfect mix of outback charm and community warmth. Life here is relaxed and welcoming, with a strong sense of connection in a town where people know and support each other. Affordable housing and a low cost of living make it an attractive place to settle, while modern services—schools, healthcare, shops, cafés and clubs—ensure convenience is never far away. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including Mungo and Yanga National Parks, Balranald is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who love fishing, camping, bushwalking, or simply soaking up riverside views. Rich in Indigenous heritage and pioneering history, the town has a vibrant cultural heart, complemented by festivals and community events that bring people together. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful lifestyle, space to grow, or an a…