<p>Inspire Young Minds in a Beautiful Bushland Setting – Join St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree!<br><br> Are you a dedicated educator looking for a meaningful opportunity in a welcoming regional community?&nbsp;St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree&nbsp;is seeking a&nbsp;Temporary Full-Time Primary Teacher (1.0 FTE)&nbsp;to join our team from&nbsp;27 January 2026 to 19 July 2026.<br><br> Nestled in the heart of Taree, our school is surrounded by serene bushland and set on several hectares of beautifully maintained, park-like grounds.<br> 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.<br><br> We offer:<br><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Flexible learning environments&nbsp;that support both collaborative and personalised teaching approaches.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>A commitment to helping every student reach their full potential.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and collegial team culture.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>The chance to make a real impact in a setting that values innovation, compassion, and community spirit.<br><br><br> 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.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EcnID8AsT2RIv4IMhqWnjM8BhYBvcyP4DJ4xqQ9xvoVhFw?e=tNuBqW"><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></strong></a><br><br> 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.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>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<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>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<br><br> 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.&nbsp; The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</li> </ul>