Classroom Teacher
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
12 November 2026
Posted 4 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
26.1
20.2 teaching · 5.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
349
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
185 girls · 164 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Why Join Us
Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.
Benefits include:
- competitive remuneration: up to $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 - $133,422
- salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
- ongoing training and professional opportunities
- health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
- generous Employee Referral Program
- a wide range of further rewards and benefits.
About Our School
Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain is a two stream Catholic Primary school in the Good Samaritan tradition.
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.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:
- current CV and cover letter
- academic transcripts …