Temporary Classroom Teacher

St Mark's Catholic Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Discount on school fees

Training opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Referral Program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Mark's Catholic Primary School Drummoyne in NSW is seeking a Temporary Classroom Teacher for a 0.4 FTE role across two grades. The position supports student learning within a Catholic school community and requires a teacher with strong classroom practice and a commitment to student wellbeing.

You will hold a tertiary Education qualification with NESA accreditation and may contribute to Religious Education requirements as per policy.

Qualifications

• K-6 Curriculum development expertise and effective learning pedagogies.
• Strong classroom management and a focus on student well‑being.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy.

Responsibilities

• Classroom teacher role is one and a half days in class per week on two different grades.
• Library administrative work, including promotion of Book Week and Premier's Reading Challenge, with half day per week.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development (K-6)

Inclusive learning approaches

Religious Education qualifications orW

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

St Mark's Catholic Primary School – Drummoyne NSW

St Mark's Catholic Primary School Drummoyne
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date:Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4 FTE),Temporary (12-months)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Mark's Catholic Primary School Drummoyne, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 – $133,422, paid on a pro-rata 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
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About the school

St Mark’s Catholic Primary School, Drummoyne is a nurturing, positive community that delivers excellent academic results through a student-centred learning approach. We are committed to ensuring that all students experience growth in their learning and are adequately challenged and supported to achieve their best. Staff are highly professional, committed, collaborative and enthusiastic.

About You

As aTemporary Classroom 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.

About the role and flexibility

• the Classroom Teacher role is one and a half days in class per week on two different grades
• library administrative work, including promotion of Book Week, Premier's Reading Challenge and accessioning instruments and books will form a half day per week.

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).

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.