We are looking for committed and dynamic primary and secondary educators who can support our system of 147 schools across Sydney.
Prospective employees must be registered and cleared before they can be engaged for work.
Teachers who must register to teach include:
Any teacher seeking employment for the first time with the Sydney Catholic Schools (including overseas trained teachers).
Teachers who have been away from teaching with Sydney Catholic Schools for more than 12 months.
Returning to SCS in less than 12 months? Please email pcservices@syd.catholic.edu.au to re-register!
All teachers and general employees must be registered to work before being engaged at any of our Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS).
Review the following guide for support on how to use our Careers portal.
Step 1:
Register to work
Be sure to register for the right role and read the application form carefully, as incomplete or incorrect registrations may delay the process.
Please choose your preferred role from the list below to register.
Complete your application by answering a number of screening questions, as well as providing some key documents.
Step 2:
Apply for work
Once you have completed your registration, it’s time to start applying for work.
For casual work, please contact our schools with your resume.
For permanent or temporary positions, please visit:
Frequently Asked Questions
Registrations will be prioritised for applicants who have already found work with Sydney Catholic Schools. You will be issued an Employee ID Number once you are deemed ready for work. If you find work before we complete your registration, our schools can request to fast-track your registration. Please let your Principal know during the application process if you are still to receive your Employee ID Number.
Incomplete applications can impact processing times, so please ensure you submit all required documentation to avoid delay. If you have any questions during the registration process, please call People & Culture Services on (02) 9568 8297 or email us via pcservices@syd.catholic.edu.au.
Want to know more about working in Catholic Education? Read more in our Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach and Lead in SCS.
Successful applicants will be issued with an Employee ID once their application has been processed.
We will review your application to ensure that you have completed all sections of the application and uploaded all required documentation. Your application will be processed as quickly as possible, however there may be a processing time of two to four weeks.
We will correspond via email – please check your emails regularly. If your application is deemed incomplete, we will send a request for additional information. You will need to submit the requested information via our careers portal.
If you need assistance, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions here or contact People and Culture Services via pcservices@syd.catholic.edu.au or by calling (02) 9568 8297.
A condition of employment at Sydney Catholic Schools is that you are familiar and comply with all child protection legislation. Additionally, in order to successfully register with us, you must hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
If you do not hold a current WWCC, you must obtain one through the Office of the Children’s Guardian.