Arrowsmith Program Teacher

Arrowsmith Program Teacher

Location: Holy Innocents' Catholic Primary School, Croydon
Start Date: Term 1, 2026
Application Closing Date: Monday, 24 November 2025
Employment Type: Permanent, Part-Time (0.2 FTE) Tuesday and Thursday, 3.30pm to 6.30pm

About the Role

The Arrowsmith Program is a cognitive program designed to identify, intervene and strengthen students' weak cognitive capacities underlying their learning difficulties.

https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/education/learner-diversity#arrowsmith

The Arrowsmith Program Teacher facilitates the delivery of the Arrowsmith Program within a Catholic school context. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive Arrowsmith Program training in preparation for assuming the role. This position requires the Arrowsmith Teacher to work two afternoons per week.

To be considered for this role, you must have the capacity and proven ability to:

• engage positively in professional learning and apply knowledge gained in the Arrowsmith Program training to the delivery of program content and processes through effective, content-rich teaching activities
• plan personalised programs aligned with the Arrowsmith Program to provide for students' varying needs and abilities
• utilise a variety of appropriate teaching strategies and resources, including technology, to make content meaningful to students
• work productively and openly with colleagues in reviewing teaching strategies and refining professional knowledge and practice
• apply knowledge of contemporary behaviour management strategies.

About You

We are seeking a caring, professional candidate with the following experience, skills and knowledge:

• a NESA accreditation
• a University degree in Education or Teaching
• experience in teaching in primary or secondary settings
• willingness to undertake the Arrowsmith Program training
• willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) 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:

• a competitive salary and salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources
• generous Employee Referral Program
• ongoing training & professional development.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• your current CV
• cover letter highlighting the criteria above
• academic transcripts.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.