Job Description

St Joseph's Primary School, Port Macquarie

St Joseph's Primary School Port Macquarie, is a school that strives to be truly Catholic in our identity and life; a centre of the new evangelisation and a place where the dignity and potential of every student is recognised and enable to achieve the fullness of life. St Joseph's Primary School is a place where students are formed in the faith and can achieve high levels of 'Catholic religious literacy' and practice.

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

TEACHER

Position Type: Full time temporary & part time temporary

Commencement date: 28th January 2027

Term of Appointment: Short Term or Long Term

Positions are temporary to replace teachers on maternity leave, LSL, or other leave.

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
• a commitment to excellence as a classroom teacher.
• effective classroom practice that fosters independent learners.
• willingness to contribute positively as part of a professional learning community.

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: 02 6583 3848

Applications must be received by 9:00 am on Friday 16th 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.