Instructional Specialist - Coordinator 3

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons Start Date: Monday, 12 October 2026 Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026 Employment Type: Full-Time , Temporary for 5 school terms

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) , NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons , you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $129,536

an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary

salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually

up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students

ongoing training and development opportunities

access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products

generous Employee Referral Program

a wide range of further rewards and benefits .

About Our School

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Prestons , established in 1999, is a vibrant learning community and one of two parish schools in the Parish of St Francis Xavier, Lurnea. We enjoy a strong partnership with our priest.

Our motto, “With Open Eyes,” inspired by Saint Catherine of Siena, encourages us to embrace the beauty in others and the world, and to use our unique gifts to become who God calls us to be.

We are committed to nurturing the whole child through a broad co-curricular program that supports individual interests and talents. Students engage in activities such as lunchtime clubs, sports, Dance, Music, Choir and Chess fostering creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.

About You

As an Instructional Specialist - Coordinator 3 , you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The position is a 3-point promotional role, temporary for up to 5 school terms. 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 .

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application, including:

current CV and cover letter

academic transcripts and statement of previous service

three referees, including your current employer/principal and a parish priest.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

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) 9568 8297 (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.