Classroom Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Employee referral program

Job summary

St Gertrude’s Catholic Primary School Smithfield is seeking a Classroom Teacher to inspire students through student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You will bring expertise in developing a K-6 curriculum with effective pedagogies, strong classroom management, and a focus on student wellbeing, inclusivity, and rigorous learning experiences.

A tertiary Education degree with NESA accreditation is required, religious education qualifications or willingness to obtain them

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Education with NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them per Accreditation Policy.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Develop and implement a K-6 curriculum with effective pedagogies.
• Maintain strong classroom management and support student wellbeing.
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.

Skills

K-6 Curriculum

Classroom management

Student wellbeing

Inclusive education

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications or willingness

Job description

St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School – Smithfield NSW

St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School Smithfield
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Thursday, 1 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 Gertrude's Catholic Primary School Smithfield, 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 Gertrude’s Catholic Primary School Smithfield is a caring and welcoming Community which strives to achieve educational excellence by offering each student the opportunity to develop their individual abilities in full. Our Mission isto know and love Christ through learning and our Vision isto empower all to embrace learning and achieve excellence.

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.