St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Lurnea
Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026
Application Closing Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary for 2026

About Our School

We are a Catholic school community that strives to live our school values of respect, service, compassion, collaboration and excellence each day in our words and actions. We aim to set hearts on fire through our love of God and love of learning. We are committed to nurturing the whole child-supporting each student's spiritual, academic, social and emotional growth so they may grow into confident, compassionate and faith-filled young people.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional development
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As a Professional Planning Time Teacher (Release Teachers K-6), 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.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three references.

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) •••• •297 (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.