<p><strong>Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 24 November 2025<br><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Uniquely placed over two campuses in Balmain, <strong>Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School</strong> empowers students to the highest educational standards. Ensuring all students reach their full potential, we provide tailored learning opportunities that include the Newman Selective Gifted Education Program.<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/"><strong>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</strong></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><br><br> We are looking for an enthusiastic <strong>Creative Arts / Mathematics Teacher</strong> who wishes to be a part of a committed team.<br><br> The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>a commitment to supporting the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li>excellent knowledge and ability to cater for extension Maths</li> <li>experience and passion for teaching all areas of Drama, Music, Art and Dance</li> <li>an openness to ongoing learning, improvement and feedback</li> <li>a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team</li> <li>sound knowledge of K-6 Curriculum and the application of contemporary effective learning pedagogies</li> <li>skill in utilising a variety of assessments and data to drive student profiles</li> <li>effective classroom management skills focused on student well-being</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"><strong>Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</strong></a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <ul> <li>current CV &amp; cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</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.<br><br> 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).<br><br><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"><strong>Click here</strong></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></p>