<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Annandale</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Thursday, 27 November 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (40 hours per fortnight), Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> At St Brendan's, we believe that happiness is fundamental to the learning journey. We strive to empower our students, ensuring they feel valued, cared for, and excited about their educational experience. Our goal is to create an environment where learning is not only enjoyable but also deeply fulfilling.<br><br> We are dedicated to instilling a Growth Mindset in all our students. Through innovative teaching practices and individualised support, we aim to unlock each child's full potential. Our passionate team of educators works tirelessly to provide a stimulating learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, and a love for lifelong learning is nurtured.<br><br> Grounded in our Catholic faith and the teachings of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, the Sisters of St Joseph, our founders, have instilled in us a sense of duty to serve others. This spirit of service permeates our community as we strive to support and uplift one another.<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 $95,945. Base salary ranges from $65,508 to $85,665. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</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 a part of the Learning Support Team you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centred curriculum. You must be able to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support</li> <li>ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li> <li>excellent communication skills</li> <li>ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful</li> <li>a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students</li> <li>a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last 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">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>&nbsp;<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> &nbsp;</p>