CLASSROOM TEACHER

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Arncliffe
Start Date: Monday, 20 April 2026
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
About Our School
St Francis is a 2 stream school educating boys and girls in the local community. St Francis Xavier's prides itself on a skilled, innovative and highly professional approach to educational challenge and experience. We have a commitment to educate students through quality learning experiences and needs and have well developed professional understanding of the needs of each child as an individual.
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 $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 – $129,536
salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
up to 25% discount on school fees
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.