Executive Release Teacher (0.4 FTE)

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $145,080

Salary packaging

Professional development

Wellbeing benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary Matraville, operated by Sydney Catholic Schools, invites applications for an Executive Release Teacher (0.4 FTE) to inspire students within a Catholic learning environment. You will develop a K–6 curriculum and implement effective pedagogies, supported by a strong focus on classroom management and student well-being.

Applicants should hold a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation and may have Religious Education qualifications or be willing to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.
• Ability to develop a K–6 Curriculum and apply effective learning pedagogies.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic environment.
• Deliver a 0.4 FTE timetable aligned with school needs and Catholic ethos.
• Ensure inclusive, rigorous learning experiences and strong well-being focus.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Inclusion & equity

Educational planning

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Job description

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary Matraville
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4FTE), Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Sacred Heart Catholic Primary Matraville, 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
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• 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

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville is an exciting, new state-of-the-art, two stream Catholic Primary School, established in 2023. This name celebrates the founding religious order for our primary school, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

At Sacred Heart we have a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning with great academic results, and experienced, professional staff. We have specialist teachers in Art, Sports, Music and Dance.

We are an inclusive faith and learning community committed to educating children, acknowledging their uniqueness and challenging them to reach their full potential.

About You

As an Executive Release Teacher (0.4 FTE), 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).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.