Primary Classroom Teacher (Year 5)

St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney (see more jobs from this school)

Sydney, NSW 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 3 August 2026



<p><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 10 August 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 3 August 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary<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 <strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <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 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College</strong>, Sydney is a K-12 co-educational, dual campus College. As we grow, we invite passionate and innovative educators to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our College and its students. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, faith-filled environment, we invite you to apply for the role of Primary Classroom Teacher.&nbsp;<br><br> Our school is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of each student, providing an enriching curriculum that blends academic achievement with spiritual growth, creativity, and a strong sense of community.&nbsp;<br><br> St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate Primary Classroom Teacher. This is a full-time, temporary position, commencing Monday, 10 August 2026 and concluding Tuesday, 6 October 2026.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a <strong>Primary Classroom Teacher (Year 5)</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll be able to:</p> <ul> <li>create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of student</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>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:</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/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view?usp=sharing">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></p>