Classroom Teacher

St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde
Start Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde, 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
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students 
• 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 Charles opened in 1858 and is one of the oldest Catholic schools in Sydney. We are a 3 streamed K- 6 co-educational school where we live by our motto of Prayer, Friendship and Learning. We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school that enjoys a well-earned reputation for academic excellence and strong pastoral care. The school is part of a thriving Parish community and shares the same executive principal with Our Lady Queen of Peace School at Gladesville.

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 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.