Primary Classroom Teacher

SCEGGS Darlinghurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced teaching loads

Free parking

EAP

Job summary

SCEGGS Darlinghurst in Sydney's inner city is seeking a passionate Primary classroom teacher for a temporary, full-time maternity leave position in our Primary School for the 2027 school year.

The successful applicant will deliver high-quality, differentiated learning experiences, uphold contemporary teaching standards, and work collaboratively to foster a culture of professional learning and excellence in teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated learning experiences.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, engagement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated learning experiences for primary students.
• Collaborate with staff to contribute to a culture of professional learning.
• Support pastoral development and build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Pastoral care

Assessment for learning

Education

Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Primary classroom teacher, looking to work with girls in a school in a dynamic inner city environment?

SCEGGS Darlinghurst is looking for a Primary classroom teacher for a temporary, full-time maternity leave position in our Primary School for the 2027 school year.

The successful applicant will be a highly skilled and committed educator with a thorough knowledge of contemporary teaching, learning and assessment practices. They will be able to plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and appropriately differentiated learning experiences that respond to the needs of all students, while maintaining high expectations for learning, engagement and behaviour.

As a collaborative and reflective practitioner, they will demonstrate high standards of professional practice and a commitment to continually developing their teaching. They will work effectively as part of a team, contributing positively to a culture of professional learning, shared responsibility and excellence in teaching and learning.

The successful applicant will also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of the pastoral and developmental needs of primary-aged students. They will have the capacity to build positive and meaningful relationships with students, colleagues and parents, creating a classroom environment in which students feel known, supported and challenged to achieve their personal best.

The successful applicant will be committed to the full life of the School and supportive of its Christian ethos.

Applications close: 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026

Why work at SCEGGS?

SCEGGS remuneration package for teachers is competitive and well above CMEA salaries. These are paid in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications and level of experience. Additional benefits include reduced teaching loads, extensive professional learning, free parking, EAP and a range of other benefits. For more information, please explore our website and Our Path Ahead.