INTRODUCTION:

Inspire Young Minds in a Beautiful Bushland Setting – Join St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree!
Are you a dedicated educator looking for a meaningful opportunity in a welcoming regional community? St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Primary Teacher (1.0 FTE) to join our team from 27 January 2026 to 19 July 2026.
Nestled in the heart of Taree, our school is surrounded by serene bushland and set on several hectares of beautifully maintained, park-like grounds. St Joseph’s is more than just a school—it’s a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our students and fosters strong connections with families and the wider region.

WE OFFER:

• Flexible learning environments that support both collaborative and personalised teaching approaches.
• A commitment to helping every student reach their full potential.
• A supportive and collegial team culture.
• The chance to make a real impact in a setting that values innovation, compassion, and community spirit.
  Whether you’re local or looking for a tree change, this is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a school where nature, culture, and learning come together.
  Ready to make a difference in Taree? We’d love to hear from you!

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 nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
• Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Completion of CPR training

• 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 nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
• Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching program