<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School Gymea</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 28 November 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary School, Gymea, is committed to the development of the whole child and adjusting learning to meet the individual sits at the very heart of all that we do. Inspired by the teachings of Christ, we strive to create an environment where we students are agents of change who can shape the future. Our commitment to contemporary education ensures that our students not only excel academically but also grow as compassionate and responsible individuals. A range of educational practices and technologies, informed by contemporary research and data, prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century while staying deeply rooted in our Catholic values.<br><br> At St Catherine Labouré, every child is valued and celebrated as a unique gift from God. We encourage our students to explore their talents, develop their skills, and pursue excellence in all they do. Together, as a faith-filled community, we walk the path of lifelong learning, guided by our school motto; Unity, Friendship and Learning.<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> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $129,536</li> <li>an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As an <strong>Instructional Specialist (coordinator 3)</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The Instructional Specialist position is a 3-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent.<br><br> To excel in this role, you will be able to:</p> <ul> <li>lead school-wide improvement initiatives targeted at lifting student achievement and growth</li> <li>exhibit exemplary, evidence-based practice and lead colleagues to plan, implement and review the effectiveness of their learning and teaching</li> <li>lead collaborative practice with colleagues to modify and expand their repertoire of teaching strategies by modelling exemplary classroom practice.</li> <li>conduct thorough analyses of data and trends within the school to identify areas for growth, informing targeted instructional strategies and interventions that foster continuous improvement.</li> <li>plan and lead the development of professional learning that address the professional learning needs of colleagues</li> <li>demonstrate a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation</li> <li>demonstrate a postgraduate qualification (Masters Ed Lead or Masters RE etc.)</li> <li>demonstrate a 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> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal and parish priest.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> 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><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> &nbsp;</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>