Primary Sport Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration up to $145,k?

Salary packaging

Fees discount on school fees

Ongoing training

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba is seeking a Primary Sport Teacher. The role is part-time (0.2 FTE) and permanent, with a single teaching day on Thursdays.

You will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment and contribute to a supportive, inclusive school culture with strong professional learning opportunities. Salary up to $145,080 (pro-rata base $90,177-$129,536) with benefits, salary packaging, and discounts on school fees

Qualifications

• As a Primary Sport Teacher, you will inspire students within a Catholic learning environment and bring the required qualifications.
• Pro-rata weekly schedule with Thursday commitment and NSW Catholic education standards.
• Registered accreditation and religious education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Develop and implement the K-6 Curriculum using effective learning pedagogies.
• Maintain strong classroom management and promote student well-being.
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Ensure qualifications: tertiary Education degree and NESA accreditation; Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.

Skills

Curriculum development

Pedagogy

Classroom management

Inclusion

Student wellbeing

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications or willingness

Job description

St Therese's Catholic Primary School - Lakemba NSW

St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Sunday, 1 November 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.2 FTE),Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba, 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

St Therese’s is a hidden treasure in primary education specialising in gifted and extension opportunities. Our large open spaces and modern facilities allow for students to engage in creative play and co-curricular activities in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

Our dynamic team of committed professionals caters to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach.

About You

As a Primary Sport 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.

The role is part-time, working one day per week on Thursdays.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

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.