Primary School Teacher

International Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

International Grammar School in Sydney is seeking an experienced Primary School Teacher on a 0.6 FTE fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave for the 2027 school year. The role may increase to 0.8 FTE.

The successful applicant will bring strong communication, ICT integration, and collaborative teaching approaches, contribute to a vibrant multilingual school culture, and participate in ongoing professional development and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with NSW Primary Curriculum knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire students.
• Capacity to work collaboratively on projects and initiatives.
• ICT competencies for meaningful learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary teaching aligned with NSW Curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues on programs and strategies.
• Provide engaging learning experiences and assessment.
• Participate in professional development and training.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT competencies

Collaborative teaching

Education

Teaching qualification NSW

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney's unique independent, coeducational, and secular school offering quality teaching from Preschool to Year 12. Our unique multilingual language program immerses students in a second language every day.

Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world

Our vibrant School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Primary School Teacher on a part-time, fixed-term basis for the 2027 school year. This role is offered at 0.6 FTE, with the possibility of increasing to 0.8 FTE. This is a temporary appointment to cover a staff member on maternity leave.

Applications are invited from qualified and passionate teachers, with strong communication skills, and the capacity to inspire in their students a love of learning and show care and compassion in all their interactions.

The successful applicant will display a thorough knowledge of the NSW Primary Curriculum and an ability to work with others on collaborative projects, as well as taking initiative with their teaching and learning programs and strategies. They will have well developed competencies in ICT and its use in the creation of authentic and meaningful learning experiences.

We are a Child Safe organisation with strong practices that place the protection and rights of children as paramount.

In return for your skills and experience you will:

work in a large faculty of dynamic, growth-oriented and high performing primary school teachers.

participate in regular high-quality training and professional development days at the commencement of each school term.

enjoy a vibrant school community with various cultural events and language immersion opportunities.

benefit from mentoring and support for career advancement within the faculty.

enjoy opportunities for professional development and time dedicated to the preparation of engaging learning experiences.

experience and enjoy access to an incredible range of facilities, including the Bibliothèque and the School’s Kangaroo Valley Campus.

have access to the Employee Assistance Program.

have access to our Fitness Passport program.

enjoy discounted parking at Broadway shopping centre.

Here you will be able to review the Position Description and our Privacy Policy and learn more about International Grammar School. A capacity to embrace the School’s culture, values and Code of Conduct is essential to this position

Pre-Employment Checks:

You will need to provide:

your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth

copies of related academic qualifications and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated

proof of identity will be required

as applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification. The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.

NESA Accreditation number and details

NESA Summary Statement

Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026