<p><strong>St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School Smithfield</strong><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Thursday, 18 September 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p>St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School Smithfield is a caring and welcoming Community which strives to achieve educational excellence by offering each student the opportunity to develop their individual abilities in full. Our Mission is to know and love Christ through learning and our Vision is to empower all to embrace learning and achieve excellence.</p> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p>Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</u></a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $140,855. (Base salary: $87,550 - $125,763)</li> <li>salary packaging up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees</li> <li>ongoing training &amp; professional development</li> <li>discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing products &amp; more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>As a <strong>Classroom Teacher</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:</p> <ul> <li>expertise in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies</li> <li>strong classroom management &amp; student well-being focus</li> <li>ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences</li> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education &amp; NESA accreditation</li> <li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools"><u>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</u></a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV &amp; cover letter</li> <li>three referees (including your current employer/principal).</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view"><u>Click here</u></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>