Classroom Teacher

Our Lady of the Rosary Primary St Marys; Penrith; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off school fees

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres

Job summary

Our Lady of the Rosary Primary St Marys is seeking a passionate Classroom Teacher on a temporary full-time basis to cover a maternity leave starting Term 1, 2027. The role sits within Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, serving a diverse student community in St Marys, NSW.

The successful candidate will design lessons, apply effective teaching strategies, and maintain safe, inclusive classrooms while using assessment data to support student outcomes and curriculum delivery, including Religious

Qualifications

• Ability to design developmentally appropriate lessons that meet students’ needs and curriculum outcomes.
• Strong understanding of curriculum content and learning sequences.
• Experience applying effective teaching strategies that engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Design developmentally appropriate lessons meeting students’ physical, social and intellectual needs.
• Apply sound teaching strategies to make learning meaningful.
• Create safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environments.
• Use assessment data to identify learning needs and improve student outcomes.
• Deliver Religious Education content as part of the curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Our Lady of the Rosary Primary St Marys – St Marys NSW

Casual/Temporary, Full time

23h ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Our Lady of the Rosary, St Mary’s is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 46,000 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families.

We are seeking a passionate Classroom Teacher to join our dedicated team on a Temporary Full-time basis commencing Term 1, 2027 to cover a maternity leave for the year.

Key Responsibilities

The Primary Teacher will fit the following criteria:

Ability to design developmentally appropriate lessons that meet students’ physical, social and intellectual needs

Strong understanding of curriculum content and learning sequences, including Religious Education

Skilled in applying effective teaching strategies that make learning meaningful

Ability to create safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environments

Consistent and fair behaviour management practices

Able to use assessment data to identify learning needs and improve student outcomes

Why work at CSPD?

We invest in our people. As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Up to 25% off school fees for your children

Wellbeing initiatives and resources such as Fitness Passport

Professional growth and development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

Qualifications and Accreditations

Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance

Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Statements of Service

Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)

Religious Education qualifications, or a willingness to obtain them in line with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead requirements

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.