Classroom Teacher

St John's Catholic Primary School; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Employee referral program

Rewards & benefits

Job summary

St John’s Catholic Primary School Auburn invites applications for a Classroom Teacher. You will inspire students in a Catholic setting, delivering a robust K-6 curriculum with engaging pedagogy and a strong emphasis on inclusivity, classroom management, and student well‑being.

The role requires a tertiary education degree and NESA accreditation, with additional Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain them.

Qualifications

• K-6 curriculum development and application of effective learning pedagogies.
• Strong classroom management and a focus on student well-being.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Tertiary qualification in Education with NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student‑centred teaching within a Catholic learning environment.

Skills

K-6 Curriculum development

Effective learning pedagogies

Classroom management

Student well-being

Inclusive teaching

Education

Education degree

NESA accreditation

Job description

St John's Catholic Primary School – Auburn NSW

St John's Catholic Primary School Auburn
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12-months)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St John's Catholic Primary School Auburn, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 – $129,536
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

At St John’s Catholic Primary School Auburn, we celebrate diversity and nurture every child to become a confident, resilient and engaged learner. Working in close partnership with parents and families, our dedicated teachers create a stimulating and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged and challenged to achieve their best.

Underpinning all that we do are the strong Catholic values that guide our school community. Through a commitment to faith, learning, respect and service, St John’s provides a well-rounded education that helps each child develop the knowledge, confidence and character to thrive.

About You

As a Classroom Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• expertise in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.