Primary Teacher

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Growth and development opportunities

Cultural leave for Indigenous staff

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

St Margaret Mary's Primary School, Merrylands is seeking a part-time Primary Teacher to join our welcoming school community. The position commences in 2027 and is for two days a week.

The Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese offers a supportive environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to student growth. Applications include resume, qualifications, and WWCC; internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect.

Qualifications

• Design engaging lessons catering to the needs of individual students.
• Foster a love of learning and sense of wonder.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to optimize student outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as a team.
• Show initiative, organize resources and meet deadlines.
• Interact with staff, students and the school community.
• Commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging and creative lessons that cater to individual student needs.
• Foster a love of learning and a sense of wonder.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and families.
• Demonstrate initiative, organize resources and meet deadlines.
• Engage with the school community and uphold Catholic ethos.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Organization

Catholic ethos

Job description

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese – Merrylands NSW

St Margaret Mary's Primary School, Merrylands is seeking a part-time Primary Teacher to join our welcoming school community. This position is to commence in 2027 and for two days a week

At St Margaret Mary's, we pride ourselves on our purposeful and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to cultivate their passions. We celebrate our cultural diversity with over fifty nationalities represented across our community, bound together by a strong sense of cooperation and respect.

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

About the Opportunity

St Margaret Mary's Primary School, Merrylands is seeking a part-time Primary Teacher to join our welcoming school community. This position is to commence in 2027 and for two days a week

At St Margaret Mary's, we pride ourselves on our purposeful and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to cultivate their passions. We celebrate our cultural diversity with over fifty nationalities represented across our community, bound together by a strong sense of cooperation and respect.

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! 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

The successful candidate

The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:

• Designing engaging and creative lessons that cater to the individual needs of your students.
• Fostering a love of learning and a sense of wonder.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of complex office procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines
• Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community
• Commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• A Resume and Cover Letter including, copies of your Qualifications, Accreditations and Transcripts
• Working with Children Check (Employee) or willing to obtain
• NESA Accreditation and Statements of Service

Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

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 holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.