<p><strong>St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary Ashbury</strong></p> <p><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 23 October 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Temporary<br><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 St Francis Xavier Ashbury, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536, paid on a pro-rata basis</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>access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further rewards and benefits.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Francis Xavier Ashbury is a proudly Catholic school with a growing enrolment and an excellent reputation across the Archdiocese of Sydney. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results in NAPLAN, reflecting our strong culture of high expectations, care, and faith.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a <strong>Primary Sports Teacher,</strong> you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>expertise in developing a Physical Education 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>at least 1 year of classroom teaching experience</li> <li>willingness to attend before and after school events</li> <li>willingness to attend weekend mass when required</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:<br> &nbsp;</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&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/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)&nbsp;</strong><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></p>