Primary Sports Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $145,080 (pro-rated)

Salary packaging up to $15,900

School fee discount for families

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing benefits like Fitness /WHERE

Job summary

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary Ashbury in Sydney's inner west invites applications for a Part-Time Primary Sports Teacher (0.4 FTE) on a temporary basis. You will lead engaging PE lessons in a Catholic context and support student wellbeing.

The role requires a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation, at least 1 year of classroom teaching, and a willingness to participate in after-school events and weekend Mass when needed. Online interviewing processes apply.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of classroom teaching experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Education with NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Physical Education lessons within a Catholic context.
• Maintain strong classroom management and promote student wellbeing.
• Attend before/after school events and weekend mass when required.

Skills

PE pedagogy

Classroom management

Student wellbeing

Inclusive teaching

Engaging pedagogy

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualification or willingness

Job description

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary Ashbury

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4 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 Francis Xavier Ashbury, 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-rate 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
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Francis Xavier Ashbury is a proudly Catholic school with a growing enrolment and an excellent reputation across the Archdiocese of Sydney. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results in NAPLAN, reflecting our strong culture of high expectations, care, and faith.

About You

As a Primary Sports Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• expertise in developing a Physical Education and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• at least 1 year of classroom teaching experience
• willingness to attend before and after school events
• willingness to attend weekend mass when required
• 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.

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).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.