Classroom Teacher

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

12 November 2026

7 days left

Posted 4 Nov 2026

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About Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle

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

53%
47%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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 …

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