<p><strong>St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Belmore</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 23 February 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Thursday, 12 February 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Belmore is an inclusive community. Our constantly developing teachers foster critical thinking and a passion for lifelong learning that ensures all students achieve their potential.<br><br> Our students develop skills through authentic educational experiences that deepen their Catholic faith. St Joseph's was established in the St Mary Mackillop and Josephite traditions, inspiring our school's values of inclusion, respect, responsibility and success. The link to the parish and school is strong, bringing together our collaborative and diverse community.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a 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 74,000 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</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>Teacher Stage 1 Specialist</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>knowledge and expertise in leading gifted education processes for Stage 1</li> <li>knowledge and expertise in leading EAL/D processes for Stage 1</li> <li>knowledge and expertise in leading diverse learning processes for Stage 1</li> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation</li> <li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a 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> <br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/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> <br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em><br></p>