St Mary's School - NORTHAMPTON

School Principal : Mr Brett Love
School Address : PO Box 138 Northampton WA 6535
Phone Number : 9996 7100
Fax Number : 9934 1115
Email Address : admin@smsn.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.smsn.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time
Term : Temporary

Position Details

2026 Classroom Teacher

St Mary’s School, Northampton is seeking a dedicated and passionate full-time Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher to join our small, supportive, and collegial school community. This role will initially cover leave throughout 2026, with the strong potential for extension into 2027.

At St Mary’s, we pride ourselves on delivering an individualised curriculum within an inclusive environment where every student is known, valued, and supported. Our school is highly resourced and committed to progressive, evidence-based teaching and learning practices across all year levels.

Located just 30 minutes north of Geraldton, this position offers a unique opportunity for teachers seeking a true work/life balance, one that embraces community connection, personal wellbeing, and rich professional growth.

We welcome applications from:
•    Graduates
•    Experienced teachers
•    Teachers with Limited Registration

If you are passionate about teaching, eager to make a meaningful impact, and excited to contribute to a thriving rural school community, we encourage you to apply.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in the following areas:
•    Be supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.
•    Foster a positive and inclusive classroom learning environment, which delivers engaging teaching and learning.
•    Have sound knowledge of the Western Australian curriculum.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively and a willingness to participate in reflective practice.
•    Have or be willing to obtain the necessary CEWA accreditation requirements.
•    Have a current TRBWA Registration and a current Working with Children Card

Application Process

To apply for this position, interested candidates should submit the following documents to the principal: 
•    Current curriculum vitae (CV) 
•    Cover letter highlighting your teaching philosophy and interest in the position. 
•    Address the Selection Criteria with examples.
•    Contact details of referees.

Please forward your application directly to the principal at brett.love@cewa.edu.au. Alternatively, please contact the school on 99 967 100 for further information.

Closing date for all applications is Friday 6 March 3.30pm.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment. Information is available from the TRBWA website.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

 
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 5th February , 2026
Applications Close : 6th March , 2026
Vacancy Number : 33364