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NSW Christian Schools (multi-employer; head bargaining entity Christian Schools Australia Limited) enterprise agreement pay rates

This page lists the pay rates in the NSW Christian Schools (multi-employer; head bargaining entity Christian Schools Australia Limited) enterprise agreement (AE531806). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.

Who this agreement covers

Multi-enterprise cooperative workplace agreement (s.12 / s.172(3)) covering Teachers employed by the NSW Christian schools listed at Schedule H.

Rates last updated 6 October 2026.

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Agreement details

Code
AE531806
Industry
Educational services
Ordinary hours
38 per week
Casual loading
20%
Union
Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA)
Nominal expiry
31 March 2027

Roles covered

Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the NSW Christian Schools (multi-employer; head bargaining entity Christian Schools Australia Limited). You can open any role to see its indicative rates.

Minimum pay rates

Full-time pay runs from $1,769.01 per week ($46.55 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,706.06 per week at the top, across 21 classifications. A few examples:

ClassificationWeekly (full-time)Per hour
Teacher - Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher (HALT)Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (accredited or certified by NESA). Annual salary ffpp 1/10/2025 per Schedule A Table 1A ($139,008), then the HA/LT row from 1 July 2026 ($139...$2,706.06$71.21
Teacher - New Classification 1 (NC1)New Classification 1 (NC1) from 1 July 2026. Provisionally or Conditionally Accredited or not-accredited Teacher, or less than one year's FTE service (cl 13.4(i)(i)). Annual sal...$1,769.01$46.55
Teacher - New Classification 2 (NC2)New Classification 2 (NC2) from 1 July 2026. One year but less than two years' FTE service; no progression beyond NC2 until Proficient Accreditation (cl 13.4(i)(ii)-(iv)). Annua...$1,888.28$49.69

The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.

What else it sets

  • Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
  • 21 allowances (for example Position of Responsibility Level 2 Allowance, Deputy Principal Primary Allowance - 601-800 Enrolment, Position of Responsibility Level 3 Allowance).

The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.

Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.