Primary Classroom Teacher (Temp)

St Mary's Cathedral College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Additional rewards

Job summary

St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney is seeking a dedicated Primary Classroom Teacher for a 0.6 FTE, temporary position commencing Thursday, 28 January 2027. You will deliver engaging learning for K-6 students within a vibrant Catholic school community.

The role emphasizes high-quality pedagogy, inclusive education, and collaboration with colleagues. Eligibility under NSW Education Standards Authority and Religious Education qualifications or willingness to pursue them are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NSW teacher eligibility.
• Willingness to pursue Religious Education qualifications as needed.
• Experience delivering K-6 curriculum and inclusive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging learning experiences for diverse student needs.
• Develop a rigorous K-6 curriculum with effective pedagogy.
• Utilise formative and summative assessments to track progress.
• Apply data-informed objectives and provide constructive feedback.
• Support the Catholic religious and cultural environment at school.

Skills

K-12 teaching

Primary education

Student engagement

Education

Tertiary Education degree

NESA eligibility

Religious Education quals or willingness

Tools

Curriculum development

Assessment literacy

Job description

St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Sunday, 22 November 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 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 Mary's Cathedral College Sydney, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 – $133,422, paid on a pro-rata basis
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• 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

St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney is a K-12 co-educational, dual campus College. As we grow, we invite passionate and innovative educators to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our College and its students. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, faith-filled environment, we invite you to apply for the role of Primary Classroom Teacher.

Our school is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of each student, providing an enriching curriculum that blends academic achievement with spiritual growth, creativity, and a strong sense of community.

Position Highlights

St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate Primary Classroom Teacher. This is a 0.6 FTE part-time, temporary position, commencing Thursday, 28 January 2027 and concluding end of the year. There is the possibility of this appointment continuing beyond 2027, though this is yet to be determined.

About You

As a Primary Classroom Teacher you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy. To excel in this role, you will be able to:

• create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of student
• demonstrate sound knowledge in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
• support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.

You will have attained:

• a tertiary qualification in Education
• eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as perAccreditation 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).

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.