Primary Teacher

Good Shepherd Primary Plumpton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Growth and development opportunities

Cultural leave

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Good Shepherd Primary Plumpton in Plumpton NSW is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for a Temporary Full-time role for the 2027 school year. You will design lessons, apply inclusive teaching strategies, and use assessment data to improve student outcomes in a collaborative Catholic education setting.

The school seeks applicants who meet NSW standards, hold a Teaching credential, and are prepared to engage with Religious Education components as required by CSPD.

Qualifications

• Must have teaching qualification and eligible status with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Must hold Working with Children Check clearance.
• Tertiary degree in education (minimum 4-year or 75% complete).
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain them per CSPD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design developmentally appropriate lessons meeting students’ physical, social and intellectual needs.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of curriculum content and learning sequences, including Religious Education.
• Apply effective teaching strategies to make learning meaningful.
• Create safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environments.
• Maintain consistent and fair behaviour management practices.
• Use assessment data to identify learning needs and improve student outcomes.

Skills

Lesson planning

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment data use

Inclusive classrooms

Education

Bachelor of Education

Religious Education qualification

Working with Children Check clearance

Statements of Service

Job description

Good Shepherd Primary Plumpton – Plumpton NSW

Casual/Temporary, Full time

1d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

We're seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team on a Temporary Full-time basis for the 2027 school year. Bring your passion for teaching to a supportive school environment where you can foster student learning and help every student reach their potential

At Good Shepherd, every student is known, valued and supported. Join a collaborative and inclusive community where personalised learning and student success go hand in hand.

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to design developmentally appropriate lessons that meet students’ physical, social and intellectual needs
• Strong understanding of curriculum content and learning sequences, including Religious Education
• Skilled in applying effective teaching strategies that make learning meaningful
• Ability to create safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environments
• Consistent and fair behaviour management practices
• Able to use assessment data to identify learning needs and improve student outcomes

Why work at CSPD?

As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
• Extensive growth and development opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications and Accreditation

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Statements of Service
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
• Religious Education qualifications, or a willingness to obtain them in line with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead requirements

The Organisation

Good Shepherd Primary is part of CSPD, a system of 80 primary and secondary schools dedicated to transforming learning and unlocking the potential of over 40,000 students. With 5,000+ passionate employees, CSPD provides the resources, support, and professional opportunities to help educators thrive.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.