<p><strong>St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Regents Park</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> As soon as possible or by negotiation<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Thursday, 26 February 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (25 hours per fortnight), 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 $95,945. Base salary ranges from $65,508 to $85,665. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</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>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> The successful applicant will support teachers as part of a team in the implementation of a new Montessori Kindergarten program. This innovative initiative places Catholic faith and values at the centre of learning and teaching, while ensuring full compliance with NESA requirements for Early Stage 1. The role requires an experienced Montessori Learning Support professional, who can contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment, to establish and sustain this new model of learning for our Kindergarten students. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, initiative and professionalism, with the capacity to work both collaboratively and independently within a structured, faith-based educational setting. You will:</p> <ul> <li>hold an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Diploma (3-6 age range) or an AMI Assistant Certificate (3-6 age range)</li> <li>have a minimum of three years' experience in an assistant or learning support role within a Montessori setting in NSW</li> <li>demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to take initiative in maintaining the Montessori environment in accordance with the teacher's guidance</li> <li>be confident in the preparation and creation of Montessori materials and classroom resources as directed by teaching staff</li> <li>exhibit sound ICT skills to support the development of materials and the maintenance of digital records</li> <li>have experience with, or a willingness to learn, the Transparent Classroom application for recording and monitoring student progress, under the direction of the teacher</li> <li>demonstrate strong observational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with teaching staff regarding student engagement, learning and progress, both verbally and in writing.</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>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last 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>