Primary Teacher - St Joseph's Primary School, KANGAROO POINT

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Kangaroo Point was founded by St Mary of the Cross MacKillop in 1870. In 1880 the Sisters of Mercy took over the leadership of the school. It is one of the oldest Primary schools in the Brisbane Catholic Education system. It is now a thriving, cosmopolitan, contemporary, inner-city school, set in lush surroundings servicing the Parish of Kangaroo Point / East Brisbane.

St Joseph's is a multicultural inner city cosmopolitan school with a population of over 300 students and has an excellent reputation for the Arts, Academics and Sports. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Ignite a passion for learning in our students, while embodying the values, mission, and principles of Catholic Education!

• Location: St Joseph's Primary School, KANGAROO POINT
• Contract date: 7/09/2026 - Until the end of the 2026 school year
• Work hours: Full-time
• Salary: $84,078 - $121,093 per annum + super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Fixed-Term
• Ad close date: 17/08/2026
• Contact: Nicole Cole | ncole@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Expertise in designing and delivering effective curriculum programs in line with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development
• For this position it is preferable that you are Catholic

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.