Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher 

Job Type: Primary Teacher
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Commencing: Immediate start or negotiable 

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, 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 ranges from $90,177 to $129, 536

• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually

• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students

• ongoing training and development 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

Inspired by the charism of St Francis Xavier, we are a Catholic learning community committed to igniting a love of God and a passion for learning in every child. Our motto, “Set Hearts on Fire,” speaks to our mission to ignite a passion for faith, learning and service in every student.

We are proud of the strong partnerships we build with our families and parish, recognising that education is most powerful when we work together. Our dedicated staff are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where every student is known, valued and challenged to reach their full potential.

About You

As a Primary Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You will:

• create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students 

• demonstrate sound knowledge in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies

• utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress

• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback

• support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students

• demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being

• integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.

You will have attained:

• minimum one year full-time teaching experience

• a Tertiary qualification in Education

• eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter

• academic transcripts and statement of previous service.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

Competitive Salary of $90,177 - $129,536 excluding superannuation (depending on experience) - payscale is reflective of the applicant's teaching experience and in accordance with the Sydney Catholic Schools Primary Work Practices Agreement 2024.

https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package 

Closing date: Monday, 7 September 2026 11:59pm

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.