Creative Arts / Mathematics Teacher

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Application Closing Date: Monday, 24 November 2025
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Temporary

About Our School

Uniquely placed over two campuses in Balmain, Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School empowers students to the highest educational standards. Ensuring all students reach their full potential, we provide tailored learning opportunities that include the Newman Selective Gifted Education Program.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic Creative Arts / Mathematics Teacher who wishes to be a part of a committed team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• a commitment to supporting the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• excellent knowledge and ability to cater for extension Maths
• experience and passion for teaching all areas of Drama, Music, Art and Dance
• an openness to ongoing learning, improvement and feedback
• a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team
• sound knowledge of K-6 Curriculum and the application of contemporary effective learning pedagogies
• skill in utilising a variety of assessments and data to drive student profiles
• effective classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• 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

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

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
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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.*

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School is a systemic co-educational school within the Archdiocese of Sydney. Our mission is to educate children in the faith, values and traditions of the Catholic Church. We aim to provide each child with the best teaching and learning opportunities to meet his or her individual needs and create an environment that reflects the values and importance which the school community places on the pastoral care of all its members.