Classroom Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Professional development

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Rewards & benefits

Job summary

St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba NSW invites applications for a Classroom Teacher. You will deliver a holistic K-6 program in a Catholic setting, focusing on engaging pedagogy, inclusion, and student wellbeing.

The role is full-time and permanent with competitive remuneration up to $145,080, salary packaging, and professional development support. WWCC clearance is required prior to commencement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Education with recognised teaching credential.
• NESA accreditation or eligibility to obtain it.
• Commitment to Catholic education and student development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a K-6 curriculum with effective pedagogies.
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences and support student wellbeing.
• Contribute to a collaborative school environment and Catholic learning culture.

Skills

Classroom management

Student well-being

Inclusive teaching

Education

Bachelor or equivalent in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Therese's Catholic Primary School – Lakemba NSW

St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Sunday, 1 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time,Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba, 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 – $129,53
• 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
• 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 Therese’s is a hidden treasure in primary education specialising in gifted and extension opportunities. Our large open spaces and modern facilities allow for students to engage in creative play and co-curricular activities in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

Our dynamic team of committed professionals caters to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach.

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

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.