Classroom Teacher

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Mortlake

MORTLAKE, NSW 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 18 September 2026



<p><strong>St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Mortlake</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 23 November 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 18 September 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br> Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Mortlake</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $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 professional opportunities</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Mortlake is a warm and welcoming community, where your child will be loved and cared for.<br><br> With a strong focus on early learners, our teachers have been handpicked for our school. Grounded in contemporary research, they lead by example in being continual learners. We are passionate about children having a love of learning and growing children into purposeful learners who are resilient, engaged and informed.<br><br> Commencing as an infant school and with our supportive family school community, the ease of transition to primary school at St Patrick's is unlike any other.<br><br><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>How to Apply</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.</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?usp=sharing">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>