<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Riverwood</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 21 April 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Sunday, 15 March 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a close-knit, community-focused school where compassion, positivity and teamwork shape daily life. Inspired by the legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph, we strive to respond to the needs of others with love, humility and practical action.<br><br> We are seeking a Creative Arts teacher (Dance, Drama or Music) to work with students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We warmly invite you to join our dedicated team and contribute your talents, passion and creativity to a community where your work makes a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children.<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: $90,177 - $129,536</li> <li>salary packaging up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees</li> <li>ongoing training and professional development</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 <strong>Creative Arts Teacher</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:</p> <ul> <li>expertise in developing a K-6 Creative Arts Curriculum (Dance, Drama, Music) and the application of effective learning pedagogies</li> <li>strong classroom management and student well-being focus</li> <li>ability to create inclusive, engaging learning experiences</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> </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>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">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>