Classroom Teacher

St Declan's Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 AUD

Professional learning opportunities

Fitness Passport

Referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Declan's Catholic Primary School Penshurst is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher for a 0.4 FTE, temporary position beginning 28 January 2027. The role requires a strong commitment to Catholic education, innovative teaching, and collaboration with a supportive staff.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement a K-6 curriculum with effective learning pedagogies.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and support student well-being.
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences for diverse learners.
• Hold a tertiary Education qualification and NESA accreditation.
• Possess Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain them as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic environment.
• Deliver a high-quality curriculum and assessment practices across year K-6.
• Collaborate with staff and parish community to support student growth.
• Contribute to school culture with adherence to child safety expectations.
• Fulfill WWCC requirements and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Curriculum development

Pedagogy application

Classroom management

Student well-being

Inclusive learning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Declan's Catholic Primary School - Penshurst NSW

St Declan's Catholic Primary School Penshurst
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Monday, 2 November 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4 FTE),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 Declan's Catholic Primary School Penshurst, 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

St Declan's Catholic Primary School is a thriving Catholic community of faith, proudly connected to St Declan's Parish in Penshurst. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and St Declan are pivotal to our identity as a Catholic community. With newly upgraded facilities, this is an exciting time to join our school. You will work alongside a highly collaborative and dedicated staff committed to contemporary teaching and learning.We are a Newman Selective Gifted Education accredited school. Our gifted students benefit from a rigorous, research-based enrichment program, enhanced by high-quality professional development for staff. Our vibrant, multicultural student community embraces rich opportunities in sport and the arts. I hope you will consider joining us in this exciting time of our school history.

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 hereto 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.