Classroom Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fee discount for parents

Training and development

Fitness Passport

Employee referral program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

St Therese Catholic Primary School Padstow is seeking a passionate Classroom Teacher to deliver a K-6 curriculum in a Catholic learning environment. You will apply effective pedagogies, manage diverse classrooms and foster student well-being.

You will hold a tertiary Education degree with NESA accreditation and, where possible, Religious Education qualifications. The role is full-time and permanent, with strong professional development and competitive remuneration in NSW.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.
• Experience in K-6 teaching within a Catholic schooling context.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a K-6 curriculum using effective learning pedagogies.
• Maintain strong classroom management and student well-being.
• Create inclusive and rigorous learning experiences.
• Engage with Catholic learning environment and accreditation requirements.
• Support screening process as required by Central Office People & Culture Services.

Skills

K-6 curriculum development

Pedagogies

Classroom management

Student well-being

Inclusive teaching

Education

Tertiary Education degree

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications or willingness

Job description

St Therese Catholic Primary School – Padstow NSW

St Therese Catholic Primary School Padstow
Start Date:Wednesday, 27 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Wednesday, 4 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 Catholic Primary School Padstow, 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 Therese Catholic Primary School Padstow is a caring community in which the whole child is educated by experienced, committed teachers. Every student is known on an individual basis and their passions and capabilities are nurtured so that they flourish as well-rounded young people.

With excellent resources and space to learn and play, children are able to explore, challenge themselves and interact together. All students receive the tailored attention that their learning requires, setting them on a path of lifelong 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).

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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.