Job Description
Job Title:  Primary Teacher
Posting Start Date:  15/10/2026
Posting End Date:  29/10/2026
Job Description: 

About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career. 

 

St Francis of Assisi, Glendenning is proud to be part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese's system of 80 Catholic primary and secondary schools operating across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains providing more than 46,000 students with a high-quality, low fee Catholic education.Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community for local students and their families.

  • We are seeking 2x Permanent Full-time Classroom Teachers to join in the 2027 school year.

Key Responsibilities

To be successful in the role, you will need to have:

  • Ability to design developmentally appropriate lessons that meet students’ physical, social and intellectual needs

  • Strong understanding of curriculum content and learning sequences, including Religious Education

  • Skilled in applying effective teaching strategies that make learning meaningful

  • Ability to create safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environments

  • Consistent and fair behaviour management practices

  • Able to use assessment data to identify learning needs and improve student outcomes

Why work at CSPD?

As part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), you’ll be supported by a system committed to transforming learning and unlocking student potential. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Up to 25% discount on school fees for children enrolled in CSPD schools

  • Salary packaging options for eligible employees

  • Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership and wellness programs

  • Flexible work arrangements (where eligible)

  • Extensive professional learning and career development pathways

  • Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

  • Modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed for innovative teaching

Qualifications and Accreditations

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese along with:

  • Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance

  • Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) 

  • Statements of Service

  • Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)

  • Religious Education qualifications, or a willingness to obtain them in line with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead requirements

The Organisation

St Francis of Assisi is part of CSPD, a system of 83 primary and secondary schools dedicated to transforming learning and unlocking the potential of over 40,000 students. With 5,000+ passionate employees, CSPD provides the resources, support, and professional opportunities to help educators thrive.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.