Primary Teacher

St Patrick's College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick's College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.

We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick's, with a robust co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life that assists in developing young men who are prepared for a dynamic world.

Full-time temporary contract position - Commence Tuesday 27 January 2026 and conclude Friday 4 December 2026.

Our Primary School of Year 5 and Year 6 boys caters for all abilities and allows for the traditions and ethos of our College and Blessed Edmund Rice to flourish in our students. We aim to nurture a sense of belonging by forging strong ties to the school, the teachers and the peer group that will help create the fine men of tomorrow, men of whom St Patrick's College can continue to be proud.

We have a tremendous opportunity for an experienced and dedicated primary school educator adept at planning, teaching and critically reflecting on the effectiveness of education programs that develop literacy and numeracy across Key Learning Areas.

You will be committed to the achievement of excellence as a classroom teacher, demonstrating thorough content knowledge, effective pedagogy and classroom management, and strong collaboration skills.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following selection criteria:

Essential Criteria

• A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Primary teaching qualifications with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Demonstrated success in differentiation of curriculum including implementation of effective literacy and assessment strategies.
• Demonstrated effective classroom management through clear expectations, proactive behaviour strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Ability to effectively incorporate ICT into teaching, learning, and assessment to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

How to apply

To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online 'Career Application' available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick's College Strathfield

Your application should consist of:

1.Cover letter (maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions:

(a) What motivates you to want to become a teacher with St Patrick's College, Strathfield?

(b) How would you use your expertise to enrich the learning of our students?

2.Current CV (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).

All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).

Evidence of a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance will be required prior to employment.

A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment.

St Patrick's College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.

Applications close 4:00 PM Monday 8 September 2025.

General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.