Teacher

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School fee discount 25%

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Growth opportunities

Cultural leave

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Sacred Heart Primary School, Mt Druitt, part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, invites applications for a passionate Classroom Teacher on a Temporary Full-time basis for the 2027 school year. The role focuses on delivering developmentally appropriate lessons and building a safe, inclusive classroom community.

You will apply strong knowledge of curriculum content, including Religious Education, use assessment data to inform planning, and contribute to a supportive school culture with

Qualifications

• Design developmentally appropriate lessons meeting students' needs.
• 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.
• Use assessment data to identify learning needs and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design developmentally appropriate lessons meeting students' needs.
• Deliver curriculum with focus on Religious Education as part of learning sequences.
• Implement effective teaching strategies to support engagement and understanding.
• Maintain safe, inclusive classroom environments and consistent behaviour management.
• Utilise assessment data to inform planning and improve student outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum design

Assessment data analysis

Classroom management

Inclusive teaching

Education

4-year degree in Education

Religious Education qualifications or willingness to obtain

Job description

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.

Sacred Heart Primary School, Mt Druitt, is a faith-filled learning community that has proudly served the families of Mount Druitt and surrounding areas for over 40 years. Sacred Heart is a place where every child is known, valued and loved, and where strong relationships create a safe, nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive. As a close-knit school community, we celebrate the individuality of each learner and foster a genuine sense of belonging, ensuring that students feel happy, supported and confident in their learning.

• We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Classroom Teacher to join the team on a Temporary Full-time basis for the 2027 school year.

About the Opportunity

Sacred Heart Primary School, Mt Druitt, is a faith-filled learning community that has proudly served the families of Mount Druitt and surrounding areas for over 40 years. Sacred Heart is a place where every child is known, valued and loved, and where strong relationships create a safe, nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive. As a close-knit school community, we celebrate the individuality of each learner and foster a genuine sense of belonging, ensuring that students feel happy, supported and confident in their learning.

• We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Classroom Teacher to join the team on a Temporary Full-time basis for the 2027 school year.

Key Responsibilities

The Classroom Teacher will fit the following criteria:

• 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

Benefits

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

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese along with:

• 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

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.