Secondary And Primary Teachers - Temporary Contracts And Casual Opportunities

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,550 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 actively seeking Secondary and Primary Teachers who are interested in the opportunity to teach across Stage 3 to Stage 6 on a temporary contract or casual basis. If engaged on a temporary contract, some of your teaching load will consist of a small number of regular classes, otherwise you will primarily be supporting the College to cover classes across a range of stages and KLAs in the absence of temporary or permanent teachers who are on short-term leave. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for dedicated educators to play a pivotal role in shaping the academic journey of our students across a diverse range of subjects, providing them with consistency and continuity in their learning. 

Opportunities for an immediate start!

To join our team of professional teaching staff you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following essential selection criteria:

Essential Criteria

• A 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.
• Qualified Secondary Teacher (note subject/s you are qualified to teach) or Primary Teacher with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
• Committed to excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Ability to cater to a diverse range of learning needs through differentiation of curriculum.

Desirable

• Qualified and approved to teach Primary (Stage 3) Visual Arts, Technology and Applied Studies (TAS), Mathematics or Religious Education. 

How to apply

If you are interested in starting your career or developing your teaching skills in a highly reputable Catholic independent school, you can express your interest in joining our motivated professional teaching 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 interest in working for our College as an educator

2.Current CV (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees

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

A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition and a valid Working with Children clearance are essential conditions of employment, together with participation in the College's Co-curricular Program if engaged on a temporary contract.

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 Friday 8 March 2024.

General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning 02 8705 9***.

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.