Careers at CSPD

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity for 2026 commencing Term 1

• Supportive, vibrant and active school community. 

Located in Blacktown, St Michael’s is a large four stream co-educational Catholic school committed to providing a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6. At St Michael’s we aim to live out our vision of being a Catholic community which Reflects, Engages and Empowers - educating the whole child – academically, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

About the opportunity:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Primary teacher to work on a temporary full-time basis to start Term 1, 2026. We are currently seeking a dynamic and energetic teacher with the relevant NESA accreditation. This is a fantastic opportunity to create engaging and creative learning environments in a supportive and fulfilling community.  

The Primary K-6 Teacher will fit the following criteria:

• Understand contemporary pedagogical approaches for primary years learners

• Knowledge on how to structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students. Strong teachers have extensive knowledge of the content and sequence of Key Learning Areas - including Religious Education.

• Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implementing fair and equitable behaviour management plans

• Interpreting and using student assessment data to diagnose barriers to learning and to challenge students to improve their performance

• Effectively managing the learning cycle, including planning for learning and assessment, developing learning programs, teaching, assessing, providing feedback on student learning and reporting to parents/carers

• Be open to growth and development through professional learning experiences which include practice analysis conversations, classroom observations and input from instructional coaches.

• Engaging with our school community within and beyond the classroom to enrich the educational context for students

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter. Candidates are required to include in their resumes the details of three referees.

The Benefits

We value our people. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Up to 25% off school fees for your children

• Access to wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees

• A vibrant school culture with modern facilities and supportive colleagues

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation – Working with Children Check

• Accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

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

• Statements of Service (where applicable)

Interested? Apply today!
This position involves working with children. The successful applicant will be subject to employment screening for child-related employment, including a valid Working with Children Check, and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more details, visit the Office of The Children’s Guardian.

Applicants wishing to work in any CSPD school – in casual, temporary, or full-time roles – must be registered with CSPD. If you're not already classified, please complete the Online Teacher Registration process.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and want to join a vibrant Catholic learning community, click APPLY.

To learn more about CSPD, visit www.parra.catholic.edu.au or follow us on LinkedIn.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.