Instructional Specialist

John The Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At John The Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights, 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

John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Bonnyrigg Heights is a faith-centred community where Catholic values and strong relationships between students, teachers and parents are nurtured. Enthusiastic and expert teachers deliver strong learning growth to ensure all children achieve their full potential.

About You

As an Instructional Specialist, 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 1 year, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. You'll bring:

• expertise in developing a K-6 curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• demonstrated capacity to mentor and build the instructional expertise of teachers
• proven ability to lead a grade/stage team and foster a collaborative professional culture
• strong coaching skills using evidence-informed and effective coaching models
• demonstrated ability to analyse data and improve student learning outcomes
• highly effective communication and partnership skills when working with parents and carers
• ability to lead whole-school curriculum initiatives and professional learning
  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 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.