Classroom Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Referral Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Sutherland, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, invites applications for a Classroom Teacher role. You will deliver a K-6 curriculum within a Catholic learning environment, employing effective pedagogy and strong classroom management to support student wellbeing and high academic outcomes.

The position is full-time and temporary (Terms 1-3, 2027), with NSW accreditation required or willingness to achieve Religious Education credentials as per policy, and a

Qualifications

• K-6 Curriculum development and effective learning pedagogies.
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them per policy.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Deliver a comprehensive K-6 curriculum applying effective learning pedagogies.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Curriculum development

Student wellbeing focus

Inclusive teaching

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Job description

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Sutherland
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Terms 1, 2 & 3 of 2027)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Sutherland, 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
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Patrick's is a co-educational Primary School with a current enrolment of 617 students that provides children the best possible opportunities to discover what motivates them through the broad range of co-curricular activities on offer. A highly dedicated and specialist teaching staff is constantly focused on developing independent learners.

Academic outcomes are excellent and are matched by our emphasis on the wellbeing of our whole community - students, teachers and parents. A very close relationship with parents and the parish community provides a strong foundation that makes St Patrick's an excellent choice for the education of your child.

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.

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.

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).

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