Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $145,080

Salary packaging

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Employee Referral Program

Wellbeing products

Job summary

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School Mortlake invites applications for a full-time, temporary teaching position. You will deliver a dynamic K-6 curriculum within a Catholic learning environment, focusing on engaging pedagogy and strong classroom management.

The role emphasises student well-being and inclusive teaching to support all learners. You will hold a tertiary education qualification and NESA accreditation, with WWCC clearance required before commencement.

Qualifications

• K-6 curriculum development and delivery to diverse learners.
• Ability to apply effective learning pedagogies in a Catholic context.
• Strong classroom management and focus on student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality Catholic education across K-6.
• Create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences for all students.

Skills

K-6 Curriculum

Pedagogy

Classroom Management

Student Well-Being

Inclusive Learning

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School – Mortlake NSW

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Mortlake
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Friday, 23 October 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time,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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School Mortlake, 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
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• 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 Patrick’s School rekindled the tradition of Catholic education in the Mortlake area that first began in 1895 supported by the parish and the Sisters of Charity. We have created a dynamic, contemporary school that empowers our learners for an exciting and rewarding future.

Learning at St Patrick’s is in partnership with parents, as the first educators. I welcome their engagement in this exciting chapter of their child’s life journey and our school community.

About You

As a 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.

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.

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).