Classroom Teachers (K-4)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, a growing K-12 school, seeks a Classroom Teacher for Kindergarten to Year 4. The role contributes to faith formation and academic growth across Junior Years Learning.

This is a temporary full- or part-time position beginning 28 January 2027 and ending 26 January 2028. The successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to the Catholic mission, create an orderly learning environment, and collaborate with staff, families and the broader school

Qualifications

• Qualifications for teaching Primary K-6 are required.
• WWCC clearance is required prior to employment.
• Level B Accreditation in accordance with policy or commitment to gain within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Teach Kindergarten to Year 4 classes as a Classroom Teacher.
• Apply PB4L and create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.
• Support growth in faith and student learning consistent with the Catholic mission.

Skills

PB4L

Assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Primary K-6 teaching qualifications

Level B Accreditation (within 5 years)

Job description

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population exceeding 1650 students in 2026. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12). St Francis was founded in 2017 and offers new, state-of-the-art learning & specialist KLA facilitie

Various temporary full time and part time positions have become available commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028. The successful applicants will be required to teach classes in Kindergarten to Year 4 - Classroom Teacher, LIGS (Large Class Support and/or Executive Release positions).

The role of the Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students to reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Primary grades.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers, and the wider school community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience in teaching Religious Education in Primary classes

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching Primary K-6.
• Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited to teach with NESA.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

Closing date: 11 October 2026 at 11:55pm