Primary Teacher

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School, Lurnea

LURNEA, NSW 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 7 September 2026



<p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p>Join&nbsp;<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS),</u></a> NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, you’ll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Benefits include:</p> <ul> <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>access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further&nbsp;<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits" rel="nofollow"><u>rewards and benefits</u></a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p>Inspired by the charism of St Francis Xavier, we are a Catholic learning community committed to igniting a love of God and a passion for learning in every child. Our motto, “Set Hearts on Fire,” speaks to our mission to ignite a passion for faith, learning and service in every student.</p> <p>We are proud of the strong partnerships we build with our families and parish, recognising that education is most powerful when we work together. Our dedicated staff are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where every student is known, valued and challenged to reach their full potential.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>As a&nbsp;<strong>Primary Teacher,&nbsp;</strong>you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You will:</p> <ul> <li>create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students&nbsp;</li> <li>demonstrate sound knowledge in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies</li> <li>utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress</li> <li>employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback</li> <li>support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li>demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li> <li>integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.</li> </ul> <p>You will have attained:</p> <ul> <li>minimum one year full-time teaching experience</li> <li>a Tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>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> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p><i>Competitiv</i>e&nbsp;<i>Salary of $90,177 - $129,536 excluding superannuation (depending on experience) - payscale is reflective of the applicant's teaching experience and in accordance with the&nbsp;</i><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dnn0rEfi-vOCTYtmfNtXTlW8czDPSe5J/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow"><i>Sydney Catholic Schools Primary Work Practices Agreement 2024</i></a><i>.</i></p> <p><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package" rel="nofollow"><i><strong><u>https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package</u></strong></i></a><i><strong>&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p><strong>Closing date: Monday, 7 September 2026 11:59pm</strong></p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ydDkySwo9YX_KsXjFro08t9OXY7S2dZ/view" rel="nofollow"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view" rel="nofollow"><u>Click here</u></a>&nbsp;to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p><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.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>
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<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>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> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p><i>Competitiv</i>e&nbsp;<i>Salary of $90,177 - $129,536 excluding superannuation (depending on experience) - payscale is reflective of the applicant's teaching experience and in accordance with the&nbsp;</i><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dnn0rEfi-vOCTYtmfNtXTlW8czDPSe5J/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow"><i>Sydney Catholic Schools Primary Work Practices Agreement 2024</i></a><i>.</i></p> <p><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package" rel="nofollow"><i><strong><u>https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salary-package</u></strong></i></a><i><strong>&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p><strong>Closing date: Monday, 7 September 2026 11:59pm</strong></p>