Classroom Teacher

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons, NSW, invites applications for a full-time, temporary Class Teacher role starting 28 January 2027. This position offers a competitive remuneration package, with base salary 92,882 to 133,422 plus salary packaging and ongoing professional opportunities.

You will lead a K-6 program, partner with parish communities, and foster a Catholic learning environment that motivates students.

Qualifications

• Experience developing a K-6 curriculum and applying effective learning pedagogies.
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• NESA accreditation and a tertiary qualification in Education are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Deliver a high-quality K-6 curriculum using effective pedagogy.
• Support student wellbeing and inclusive learning experiences.
• Contribute to co-curricular programs and school initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Student wellbeing

Inclusive teaching

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve

Job description

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School - Prestons NSW

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time,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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 - $133,422
• 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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons,established in 1999, is a vibrant learning community and one of two parish schools in the Parish of St Francis Xavier, Lurnea. We enjoy a strong partnership with our priests. Our motto, "With Open Eyes," inspired by Saint Catherine of Siena, encourages us to embrace the beauty in others and the world, and to use our unique gifts to become who God calls us to be.

We are committed to nurturing the whole child through a broad co-curricular program that supports individual interests and talents. Students engage in activities such as lunchtime clubs, sports, Dance, Music, Choir, Chess and Gardening-fostering creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.

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.