Primary School Teachers

Western Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Grammar School in Sydney, NSW, invites applications for full-time Primary Teachers to deliver engaging lessons from Kindergarten to Year 6 under the NSW curriculum. The role emphasises inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and fostering wellbeing and high student achievement.

The successful applicant will plan, assess progress, integrate technology, and contribute to pastoral care, professional development, and school community activities in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Teaching Accreditation: NESA accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor/Master's of Education (Primary) or equivalent qualification accredited by NESA.
• Working with Children Check: A valid clearance in accordance with NSW child protection laws.
• Strong knowledge of the NSW primary school curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement creative and engaging teaching strategies.
• Competence in classroom management and student engagement.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.
• Postgraduate qualifications or training in a specialist area such as special education gifted and talented or English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D).
• Experience with integrating technology and innovative practices into the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver effective lessons aligned with the NSW syllabus, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and general education across key learning areas.
• Incorporate differentiated teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Integrate technology and hands-on learning approaches to enhance student engagement and understanding.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports student well-being and collaboration.
• Implement school behaviour management policies and strategies to encourage respectful and responsible behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with students, promoting trust and respect.
• Support students' social, emotional, and academic development by identifying and addressing individual student needs, including liaising with parents, counsellors, and specialist staff where necessary.
• Promote values such as respect, empathy, and resilience through school programs and personal interactions.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning to remain current with educational best practices and curriculum changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop teaching strategies and resources.
• Reflect on teaching practices to enhance effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Actively contribute to the school community by participating in events, committees and extracurricular activities.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement in school activities and programs.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interper­‑

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Creativity in teaching strategies

Engagement of diverse learners

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master's of Education (Primary) or equivalent accredited by NESA

Job description

Required for 2027- Full Time Primary Teachers

Job Reference WGS/PTOct2026

Western Grammar School is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) school that has been operating since 2012. Our mission is to provide a high-quality education in a caring and supportive environment, nurturing ethical, resilient and lifelong learners. Our vision is to support families in the education and development of their children. We offer a broad co-curricular program and are committed to promoting the highest standards of student welfare, wellbeing and personal development.

Full Time Primary Teachers

WGS is currently recruiting Primary Teachers to join our dynamic team:

A Primary School Teacher is responsible for planning, preparing and delivering high-quality, engaging and age-appropriate educational programs for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The role involves implementing the NSW curriculum, assessing and monitoring student progress, and supporting students' academic, social and emotional development. The teacher is also responsible for creating a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment that fosters student engagement, encourages positive relationships, and promotes learning, wellbeing and the achievement of individual learning goals.

Key Responsibilities – Primary School Teacher:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver effective lessons aligned with the NSW syllabus, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and general education across key learning areas.
• Incorporate differentiated teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Integrate technology and hands-on learning approaches to enhance student engagement and understanding.

Classroom Management:

• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports student well-being and collaboration.
• Implement school behaviour management policies and strategies to encourage respectful and responsible behaviour.
• Build strong relationships with students, promoting trust and respect.

Pastoral Care and Student Support:

• Support students' social, emotional, and academic development by identifying and addressing individual student needs, including liaising with parents, counsellors, and specialist staff where necessary.
• Promote values such as respect, empathy, and resilience through school programs and personal interactions.

Professional Development:

• Participate in ongoing professional learning to remain current with educational best practices and curriculum changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop teaching strategies and resources.
• Reflect on teaching practices to enhance effectiveness and student outcomes.

Community and Extracurricular Engagement:

• Actively contribute to the school community by participating in events, committees and extracurricular activities.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement in school activities and programs.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Teaching Accreditation: NESA accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor/Master's of Education (Primary) or equivalent qualification accredited by NESA.
• Working with Children Check: A valid clearance in accordance with NSW child protection laws.
• Strong knowledge of the NSW primary school curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement creative and engaging teaching strategies.
• Competence in classroom management and student engagement.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learners.
• Postgraduate qualifications or training in a specialist area such as special education gifted and talented or English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D).
• Experience with integrating technology and innovative practices into the classroom.

Employment Conditions:

• Employment terms are governed by the NSW Department of Education or relevant school regulations.
• Teachers work standard school hours but may be required to attend after-school activities, meetings, or professional development sessions.
• Participation in school initiatives and events, including sports days and other activities, is expected.

Remuneration: $77,900 (Conditional Level 1) to $124,600(Highly Accomplished) per annum -

pay is determined by the NESA accreditation level and the number of years of experience.

Local teaching experience will be an advantage.