Job Description

St Joseph's Primary School, Kempsey

We invite suitably qualified teachers to apply for the following position:

TEACHER

Position Type: Full time & part time temporary (including leave replacement positions)

Commencement date: 28th January 2027

Term of Appointment: 2027 School Year

Applicants must:

• hold a current NSW Working with Children Check
• have full accreditation with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA)
• comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Criteria:

• have a knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
• able to work as a member of a committed team of professional teachers, dedicated to providing quality teaching and learning in partnership with the parent community
• understanding of contemporary pedagogy and the ability to differentiate and provide for a diverse range of ability
• willingness to contribute positively as part of a professional learning community.
• willing to teach any class level from K-6.

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees including a Parish Priest, Priest or Minister.

Enquiries to the school: kmpp@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications must be received by 12:00pm Friday 9th October 2026.

Hastings Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.