Classroom Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Training opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Employee referrals

Rewards program

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Mortlake in Sydney's western suburbs seeks a dedicated Classroom Teacher to lead engaging, student-centred learning within a Catholic environment. You will develop a strong K-6 curriculum, apply effective pedagogies and support student wellbeing.

Required is a tertiary Education degree with NESA accreditation, and willingness to pursue Religious Education qualifications. Competitive remuneration within Sydney Catholic Schools includes growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop a K-6 curriculum and apply effective learning pedagogies.
• Strong classroom management and focus on student wellbeing.
• Must have a tertiary Education degree and NESA accreditation; Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centred teaching in a Catholic learning environment.
• Develop inclusive, rigorous learning experiences and supportive classroom practices.
• Collaborate with staff, families and parish to support student growth.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Student wellbeing

Inclusion & differentiation

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School – Mortlake NSW

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Mortlake
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Friday, 23 October 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School Mortlake, 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
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Patrick's is a faith-filled village community centered on Gospel values, service, love, innovation, and imagination in collaboration with students, teachers, parents, and the parish. We provide a warm and welcoming environment that inspires students to excel and make a positive impact, utilising contemporary research-based teaching. St Patrick's is a new school, only 10 years old, so our facilities are contemporary.

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).

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.

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