Classroom Teacher

St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Address: 215 Elswick St, LEICHHARDT NORTH, NSW

Years: K-6

Gender: Co-educational

Classroom Teacher

St Columba's Catholic Primary School Leichhardt North
Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Temporary

About Our School

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic school community committed to delivering high-quality education and faith formation. We take pride in nurturing students to become curious, engaged, and thoughtful learners who are empowered to make a positive impact in the world.

Our dedicated teaching staff create dynamic learning environments that support the individual needs of each student, fostering growth, achievement, and a love of learning. Through a rich curriculum and diverse co-curricular opportunities, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop critical, creative, and collaborative skills.

As a Catholic school, we work in close partnership with our parish priest, Fr Joseph Trong, to ensure that the teachings of Christ and our Catholic identity are at the heart of all we do. Our community is grounded in faith, compassion, and service, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning and spiritual growth.

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 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 – $129,536
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional development
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and 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 and student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and 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 and cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees, including your current employer/principal and 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.