Classroom Teacher

St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School; Georges River; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 145080AUD

Salary packaging

Fees discount for families

Training opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Referral program

Additional rewards

Job summary

St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Hurstville NSW invites applications for a full-time, temporary Classroom Teacher. You will deliver a Catholic, student-centred program, shaping learners from Kindergarten to Year 6 and collaborating with families and staff.

Ideal candidates hold a teaching qualification and NESA accreditation, with a willingness to pursue Religious Education credentials as required by policy. WWCC clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and current NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.
• Experience delivering K-6 curricula with evidence-based pedagogy.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centred teaching in a Catholic setting.
• Develop and implement a K-6 curriculum aligned to learning goals.
• Maintain strong classroom management and support student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support student growth.
• Uphold accreditation policies and school values in daily practice.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Inclusive teaching

Student wellbeing focus

Catholic values

Education

Bachelor in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

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

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.

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.