Classroom Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Georges River; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Employee referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Hurstville, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, is seeking a Classroom Teacher to inspire students with engaging, faith-centered teaching within a supportive Catholic community.

You will deliver a comprehensive K-6 curriculum, uphold high standards of classroom management, and collaborate with parents and staff to foster inclusive learning and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• K-6 curriculum delivery and pedagogy
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging K-6 instruction in a Catholic learning environment
• Maintain strong classroom management and support student well-being
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences aligned to curriculum

Skills

K-6 Curriculum development

Classroom management

Inclusive learning

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Hurstville

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Hurstville, 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
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• 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 Mary's Star of the Sea Primary School, we are committed to partnering with students, parents and the community to foster Catholic faith and develop a spirit of the Christian community. With a dedicated focus on the diverse learning needs of all students, we strive for continual growth and development of the whole child by tailoring learning programs and providing a breadth of curricular and co-curricular opportunities. Through collaboration with parents and dedication to living our Catholic values, we are committed to developing independent thinkers and lifelong learners for a contemporary world.

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.