Classroom Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 900,000 - 1,295,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Up to 25% discount on school fees

Training and professional development

Fitness Passport / wellbeing benefits

Employee Referral Program

Wellbeing products

Job summary

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Lurnea is seeking a ClassTeacher for a 0.2 FTE, temporary position in 2027. Start date is 28 January 2027 with applications closing 23 October 2026. The role is part-time with a pro-rata base salary within the listed range.

You will develop a K‑6 curriculum, manage classrooms with a strong wellbeing focus, and hold a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation. Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain them are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, student-centred teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Develop a K-6 Curriculum and apply effective learning pedagogies.
• Maintain strong classroom management and focus on student wellbeing.
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Comply with WWCC requirements and school policies.

Skills

K-6 Curriculum development

Classroom management

Inclusive teaching

Pedagogical strategies

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve

Job description

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Lurnea
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.2 FTE), Temporary for 2027

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Lurnea, 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, paid on a pro-rata basis for part time positions
• 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

At St Francis Xavier's we are a Catholic school community that strives to live our school values of respect, service, compassion, collaboration and excellence each day in our words and actions. We aim to set hearts on fire through our love of God and love of learning. We are committed to nurturing the whole child-supporting each student's spiritual, academic, social and emotional growth so they may grow into confident, compassionate and faith-filled young people.

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.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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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.

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