Sydney Catholic Schools

Classroom Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools

Part-timePosted 2 weeks ago

Job Description

Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2026

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst, 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, 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 Our School

At Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst, children branch out with confidence into a world of inquiry, creativity, and problem-solving, learning to make a positive difference in their world. Guided by The Mater Dei Way, students grow through agency, collaboration, evidence-based learning design, and a commitment to personal growth.

About You

As a 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.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

  • current CV and cover letter
  • academic transcripts and statement of previous service
  • * three referees, including your current employer/principal and a parish priest.
  • 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 8297 9568 8297) (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).
  • Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
  • Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.
  • 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.
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