Classroom Teacher

St Patricks Catholic School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary above NSW Dept of Education

Collaborative Coaching/Planning Time

Staff Development Days

Wellbeing Program

Staff Fee Discounts

Middle Leaders Program

Overnight Camp/Excursion Allowances

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Asquith is seeking an Expressions of Interest for a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher commencing 28 January 2027. This role sits within Catholic Schools Broken Bay and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including collaborative planning time, staff development days, and a range of wellbeing and leadership programs.

The successful applicant will be a highly effective practitioner, committed to Catholic education, contribute to school improvement, and

Qualifications

• Highly effective classroom practitioner aligned to Catholic schooling.
• Able to apply sound pedagogical practices for engaging learning.
• Strong ability to analyse student data to support growth.
• Willing to contribute to extracurricular activities and school life.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary classroom duties as a permanent full-time teacher.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement and student achievement.
• Collaborate with staff in a dynamic professional learning community.
• Utilise technology to enhance student learning and engagement.

Skills

Effective classroom practitioner

Catholic school ethos

Data-driven instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Technology-integrated learning

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 October 2026

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Asquith is seeking Expressions of Interest for a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher commencing 28 January 2027.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Asquith is inviting Expressions of Interest from passionate and skilled educators for a Classroom Teacher position. This is a permanent full-time position will commence on 28 January 2027.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay? We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:

• Higher Pay: Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% above the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future
• More Time: We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time, in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days focused on curriculum reform, as well as separate arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year
• Staff Voice: Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts: Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support: We provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.
• Middle Leaders Program: We have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow
• Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions

Specific Criteria

• Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner committed to the ethos of the Catholic School
• Capacity to contribute to the school’s Continuous Improvement Cycle and is committed to student achievement
• Proven ability to apply sound pedagogical practices to create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the needs of all learners
• Skilled in analysing and reflecting on student learning data to ensure learning growth for all students;
• Highly effective in managing and facilitating safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices
• Willingness to contribute to the broader extracurricular aspects of school life as an active member of the school community
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community.
• Proficient in the use of technology to enhance student learning.

About Us We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Application Closing Date: Friday, 30 October 2026

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

Affiliation: Catholic Teaching Level: Primary Gender: Coed

236 Students 22 TeachingStaff 3 Non-Teaching Staff

St Patrick’s Catholic School, Asquith was established in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy. The school is situated in close proximity to the Asquith railway station on the outskirts of Sydney’s north. The school has a current enrolment of 236 students. The Vision Statement of St Patrick’s commits them to living Catholic Discipleship by proclaiming and celebrating the Gospel message of Jesus Christ