Teachers 

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Rosebery, Tasmania

Ongoing, Full-time

Make a Difference Where Every Child is Known

St Joseph's Catholic School is seeking passionate, innovative and committed teachers to join our welcoming school community on Tasmania's spectacular West Coast.

Located in the picturesque mining town of Rosebery, St Joseph's is a co-educational Catholic primary school with approximately 40 students. As one of only two Catholic schools on the West Coast, we play an important role in the life of the West Coast Parish, serving families from Rosebery, Zeehan and Tullah.

At St Joseph's, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a high-quality Catholic education that nurtures the spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs of every child. Our small school setting creates meaningful opportunities for staff to build strong connections with students, families and colleagues, ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Why St Joseph's?

Nestled on Tasmania's stunning West Coast, Rosebery offers an enviable lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, rich history and a welcoming community. With world-class wilderness, outdoor adventure opportunities and a relaxed pace of life at your doorstep, Rosebery offers the perfect balance between a rewarding teaching career and an exceptional quality of life.

About the Role

As a Teacher at St Joseph's Catholic School, you will:

• Support the spiritual, academic and wellbeing development of all students.
• Promote and uphold the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Create engaging, inclusive and safe learning environments.
• Deliver high-quality teaching aligned with the Australian Curriculum and contemporary best practice.
• Develop positive and productive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the wider community.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Support student growth through effective assessment, feedback and reporting practices.
• Participate actively in school events, professional learning and community life.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for educators who:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the aims, values and philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Have a strong understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Foster inclusive classrooms that celebrate diversity and individual learning needs.
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional growth and collaboration.
• Can teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or are willing to work towards accreditation requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• Teacher Registration in Tasmania, or the ability to obtain registration before commencement.
• Accreditation C: Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in a Catholic School, or a willingness to work towards obtaining this accreditation.
• Commitment to upholding Catholic beliefs, values and the Archbishop's Charter for Catholic Schools.
• Current Driver's Licence

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate.
• Experience across a range of year levels and school settings.

Catholic Education Tasmania and St Joseph’s Catholic School are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Package, accessed via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page.

Applications are to be addressed to Tracey Kidd, Principal, St Joseph’s Catholic School, and be submitted electronically via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page by clicking ‘Apply’.

Applications close: Wednesday, 19th August 2026 at 1.00pm

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact: Tracey Kidd, via email at: tracey.kidd@catholic.tas.edu.au