Instructional Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 27 January 2026
<p><strong>Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Term1, Immediate or negotiable<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
At Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove, we inspire students to strive for excellence through a contemporary, enriching curriculum. Guided by our vision "OLF - Others, Learning, Faith", we nurture a community where faith, respect, and collaboration create a safe and supportive environment for every child. Our teachers work alongside students to ignite a love of lifelong learning, empowering them to grow as responsible leaders. Established in 1953, the school continues to embrace authentic learning that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of each student.<br><br>
This role is teaching Year 6 in a highly collaborative team 3 days a week and leading pedagogy 2 days a week.<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 $145,080. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $129,536</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>
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<p><strong>About You</strong><br><br>
As an <strong>Instructional Specialist</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The position is a 3-point promotional role, temporary for up to 2 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. 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 and student well-being focus</li>
<li>ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences</li>
<li>ability to lead curriculum and work collaboratively with staff</li>
<li>a tertiary qualification in Education and 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 and cover letter</li>
<li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li>
<li>three referees, including your current employer/principal and parish priest.</li>
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<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 & 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></p>