Mandarin Teacher

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Up to 25% discount on school fees

Ongoing training and professionalOppt.

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Referral Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale NSW is seeking a Mandarin Teacher to engage students with a student-centered Mandarin program within a Catholic school community. The role emphasizes delivering a coherent K-6 curriculum and fostering inclusive, high-quality learning experiences.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation; Religious Education qualifications are welcome or achievable per policy, with ongoing professional learning and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Strong classroom management and student well-being focus.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered Mandarin teaching.
• Deliver a K-6 Mandarin curriculum within a Catholic learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning.

Skills

Mandarin teaching

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Student well-being focus

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Job description

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School – Annandale NSW

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.2 FTE),Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale, 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
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

At St Brendan’s, we believe that happiness is fundamental to the learning journey. We strive to empower our students, ensuring they feel valued, cared for, and excited about their educational experience. Our goal is to create an environment where learning is not only enjoyable but also deeply fulfilling.

About You

As a Mandarin 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).

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.