Primary Teacher – Temporary full-time position (Coordinator Release position)

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, committed to educating young people through excellence in learning, faith formation, and wellbeing. Guided by our Touchstones of Gospel Spirituality, Liberating Education, Inclusive Community and Justice and Solidarity, we seek educators who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly capable, temporary full-time Primary Teacher (Stage 3) to join our college from Term 1, 2027. 

We have a tremendous opportunity for an experienced and dedicated primary school educator adept at planning, teaching and critically reflecting on the effectiveness of educational programs that develop literacy and numeracy across Key Learning Areas.

This temporary full-time position includes 0.7 FTE dedicated to Coordinator Release teaching within the Primary School, supporting the continuity of learning while Coordinators undertake their leadership responsibilities.

You will be committed to the achievement of excellence as a classroom teacher, demonstrating thorough curriculum knowledge, effective pedagogy and classroom management, and strong collaboration skills.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following selection criteria

Essential Criteria

• A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Primary teaching qualifications with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
• Demonstrated excellence as a Stage 3 classroom practitioner.
• Demonstrated success in differentiation of curriculum including implementation of effective literacy and assessment strategies.
• Demonstrated effective classroom management through clear expectations, proactive behaviour strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Ability to effectively incorporate ICT into teaching, learning, and assessment to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating more than 1,630 boys across Years 5–12.

Our Primary School is a vibrant and nurturing learning community committed to fostering academic excellence, wellbeing and faith formation. Through innovative teaching practices and a strong focus on the holistic development of each child, we empower students to become confident, capable and compassionate learners.

We offer:

• A temporary teaching position within a supportive and collaborative primary school team.
• Professional learning and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and experienced teaching and leadership team.
• A values-driven and collegial staff community.
• Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging and discounted school fees.
• Fitness Passport

Applications Close Monday 7 September 2026

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening.