Classroom Teacher
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 4 November 2025
<p><strong>St Ambrose's Catholic Primary School Concord West</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 4 November 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School Concord West is a vibrant and welcoming community where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. A clear focus on explicit teaching is combined with opportunities for inquiry-based learning. This helps students to develop the body of knowledge and skills that they need to know as well as inciting a passion for learning and the development of critical and creative thinkers who are eager to make a meaningful mark on the world. Supported by passionate teachers who know and value each student as an individual, children at St Ambrose thrive in a nurturing environment that inspires academic achievement and personal growth through a balance of high expectations and high support.<br><br>
With high levels of parental involvement, we create an engaged and empowered school community rooted in our Catholic faith. Guided by our vision, "In Faith and Love We Challenge the Mind and Engage the Heart," we are committed to ensuring that all students are known, understood, and supported to live life "to the full" (John 10:10). In partnership with the Parish of St Ambrose Concord West, led by Fr Rex Paulraj, we work closely to support our families' faith journeys, combining a rich history with contemporary approaches to education to prepare our students for a bright future. <br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools </strong><br><br>
Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</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>
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<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 & professional development</li>
<li>discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing products & more</li>
<li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li>
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<p><strong>About You</strong><br><br>
As a <strong>Classroom Teacher</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:</p>
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<li>expertise in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies</li>
<li>strong classroom management & student well-being focus</li>
<li>ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences</li>
<li>a tertiary qualification in Education & 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">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a>.</li>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>
Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p>
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<li>current CV & cover letter</li>
<li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li>
<li>three referees (including your current employer/principal) and a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1000bBkDOiTSmfhZ-gQorrmhAXzBFmGHs/view?usp=sharing">Parish Priest Reference</a>.</li>
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<p>Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and suitable applicants may be interviewed as applications are received. <br><br>
Offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.<br><br>
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</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.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br>
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