<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Declan's Catholic Primary School Penshurst</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 27 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 9 June 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Declan's Catholic Primary School is a thriving Catholic community of faith, proudly connected to St Declan's Parish in Penshurst. St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and St Declan are pivotal to our identity as a Catholic community. With the upcoming opening of newly upgraded facilities, this is an exciting time to join our school. You will work alongside a highly collaborative and dedicated staff committed to contemporary teaching and learning. We are a Newman Selective Gifted Education accredited school. Our gifted students benefit from a rigorous, research-based enrichment program, enhanced by high-quality professional development for staff. Our vibrant, multicultural student community embraces rich opportunities in sport and the arts. I hope you will consider joining us in this exciting time of our school history.<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 75,000 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 for parents of SCS students</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>Classroom 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 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>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 and parish priest.</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/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/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>