<p><strong>St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Regents Park</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> As soon as possible or by negotiation&nbsp;<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Thursday, 26 February 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary for 2026<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Under the leadership of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia, St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is a dynamic Catholic community that aims to be a place of encounter with Jesus Christ. A Catholic worldview animates the school culture and unifies the curriculum. We seek to cultivate the sense of wonder, the search for wisdom, inspiring intelligent and faithful witnesses who will transform the world in truth and charity. In collaboration with the local parish, families, and community, St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School strives to develop virtuous citizens of this world and the next.<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 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>Montessori Kindergarten Teacher</strong>, you will support a team of teachers and support staff in the implementation of a new Montessori Kindergarten program. This innovative program will place Catholic faith and values at the centre of all learning and teaching, while ensuring full compliance with NESA requirements for Early Stage 1. The role requires a collaborative and forward-thinking educator who can work effectively within a team to establish and embed this new model of learning for our Kindergarten students.<br><br> The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, initiative and the capacity to innovate within a structured and faith-based educational context. You will:</p> <ul> <li>hold an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diploma (3-6 age range)</li> <li>have a minimum of five years' experience as a teacher in a Montessori setting in NSW that implements the NSW curriculum for Early Stage 1</li> <li>demonstrate experience programming across all Early Stage 1 Key Learning Areas of the NSW syllabuses for the Australian Curriculum, with the capacity to authentically integrate Montessori pedagogy within curriculum requirements</li> <li>exhibit strong knowledge of assessment and reporting practices, including the development of effective record-keeping systems aligned with both Montessori and NESA requirements</li> <li>demonstrate strong classroom management and student well-being focus</li> <li>create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences</li> <li>possess a recognised tertiary qualification in Education and current NESA accreditation.</li> <li>hold 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 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</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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>&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>