<p><strong>St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School Smithfield</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 20 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 16 June 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School Smithfield is a caring and welcoming Community which strives to achieve educational excellence by offering each student the opportunity to develop their individual abilities in full. Our Mission is to know and love Christ through learning and our Vision is to empower all to embrace learning and achieve excellence.<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> At St Gertrude's Catholic Primary School, our Mission is to provide Catholic education that is deeply anchored in faith, marked by educational excellence and accessible to all who seek it. As a member of the St Gertrude's Diverse Learning team, you will work collaboratively to ensure access and participation for every student at St Gertrude's.<br><br> In this role you will:</p> <ul> <li>support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li>identify student needs and deliver tailored, trauma-informed support, creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive</li> <li>partner closely with Classroom Teachers to co-design and implement learning adjustments, while mentoring and developing the capabilities of our Learning Support Officers (LSOs)</li> <li>connect meaningfully with students, caregivers, school staff, and external professionals to build collaborative, goal-driven supports to optimize student outcomes</li> <li>oversee NCCD requirements and Disability Standards with precision, maintaining robust records and evaluating interventions to continuously improve student outcomes.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>post graduate qualifications in the area of Diverse Learning or a willingness to engage in post graduate studies</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</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 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/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>