Primary Teacher - Charlestown

St Joseph's Primary School · Charlestown, NSW

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

10 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 27 Oct 2026

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About St Joseph's Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

27

18.8 teaching · 8.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

19.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

361

Indigenous students

4%

Language other than English

12%

Girls vs boys

164 girls · 197 boys

45%
55%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown is seeking a temporary full-time Classroom Teacher to join the team for the 2027 school year.

St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown aims to provide quality Catholic education by creating a learning community committed to ensuring every child is given the opportunity to achieve their very best within the classroom.
The school’s unique lush bush setting provides a stimulating environment for children to learn and play and gives them the opportunity to develop an awareness and appreciation of the environment.
The school is purpose-built to facilitate team teaching and gives teachers the opportunity to work collaboratively in their planning and delivery of learning.
The recent refurbishment of existing facilities means the school community is equipped with modern and engaging learning environments to allow the delivery of a comprehensive curriculum.
The large open plan classrooms are equipped with interactive SMARTboards, iPads, laptops and wireless internet to deliver a contemporary learning approach and help students with learning difficulties.



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 curiosity are nurture…

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