Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher

St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Lidcombe

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Application Closing Date: Friday, 14 November 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Our School

St Joachim's provides education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. As a school community, we embrace an interactive way of teaching and learning which extends through all aspects of school life. We encourage students to share in school leadership, shaping their learning and leading by example. We welcome a strong partnership with parents, the parish and our community inspiring students to ensure Jesus is an intrinsic part of their world. St Joachim's provides a holistic education and recognises the diverse gifts and talents of our students.

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:

• competitive remuneration: up to $140,855. Base salary: $87,550 - $125,763
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees
• ongoing training & professional development
• discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing products & more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As a Classroom Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• expertise in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• strong classroom management & student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education & NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV & cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees (including your current employer/principal, parish priest).

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

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

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.

St Joachim's Primary School is a Catholic co-educational school located in Lidcombe (a suburb of Sydney). Our school enjoys a rich heritage, both in its links to the early days of Catholic education in Australia, as well as through the varied cultural backgrounds of our current school community.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

357 Students

25 Teaching Staff

8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School