Classroom Teacher

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School; Inner West; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain is seeking a part-time Classroom Teacher (0.4 FTE) for Term 4, 2026. This role sits within Sydney Catholic Schools and requires a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation.

WWCC clearance is required. You will deliver a K-6 curriculum with effective pedagogies, strong classroom management, and inclusive, rigorous learning experiences in a Catholic learning environment.

Qualifications

• K-6 Curriculum development with effective pedagogy.
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing.
• Inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Tertiary Education degree and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching in a Catholic environment.
• Develop and implement a K-6 curriculum with effective learning pedagogies.
• Maintain strong classroom management and focus on student wellbeing.
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences for all students.
• Adhere to accreditation and WWCC requirements.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Inclusive teaching

Education

Education degree

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualification

Job description

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School – Balmain NSW

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain
Start Date:Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Application Closing Date:Thursday, 22 October 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4 FTE),Temporary (Term 4, 2026 only)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain, 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, paid on a pro-rata basis
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Fr John Therry is a two stream Catholic Primary school in the Good Samaritan tradition.

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

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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.