St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 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 St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons, 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

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons, established in 1999, is a vibrant learning community and one of two parish schools in the Parish of St Francis Xavier, Lurnea. We enjoy a strong partnership with our priests. Our motto, “With Open Eyes,” inspired by Saint Catherine of Siena, encourages us to embrace the beauty in others and the world, and to use our unique gifts to become who God calls us to be.

We are committed to nurturing the whole child through a broad co-curricular program that supports individual interests and talents. Students engage in activities such as lunchtime clubs, sports, Dance, Music, Choir, Chess and Gardening—fostering creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.

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 and statement of previous service
- three referees, including your current employer/principal and a 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 8*** (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.

📌 Classroom Teacher (Prestons)
🏢 St Catherine Of Siena Catholic Primary School
📍 Prestons