Classroom Teacher - Secondary English & Drama

bth; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Supportive culture

Ongoing training & development

Catholic Education network

Job summary

St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee, NSW, invites applications for a Classroom Teacher – Secondary English & Drama. This is a permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE) commencing 28 January 2027, within a co-educational K–12 setting.

The role focuses on delivering quality curriculum, fostering an inclusive, Catholic learning culture, and participating in school life and supervision. You will teach English and Drama to senior and junior classes, implement curriculum programs, assess progress, and

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.
• Commitment to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge in a PLT.
• Desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation.
• Ability to develop positive relationships in the classroom based on mutual respect and understanding.
• Up to date knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for all stages in your KLA area.

Responsibilities

• Creating a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
• Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.
• Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.
• Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

Skills

Teaching qualifications

Data-informed teaching

Catholic school engagement

Relationship building

Curriculum knowledge NSW

Education

Tertiary teaching qualification (NSW)

Job description

Classroom Teacher - Secondary English & Drama | St Matthews CS, Mudgee

Co-educational, Years K-12

Permanent Fukk-time Position, 1.00 FTE

Commencing: 28 January 2027

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a English & Drama Teacher to become a valuable addition to our remarkable team at St Matthews CS, Mudgee. The teacher in a Secondary Catholic school is someone who can collaboratively develop and implement quality curriculum programs relevant to the curriculum while creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment for their students.

• Creating a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
• Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.
• Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.
• Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice in a professional learning team.
• The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation
• The ability to develop positive relationships in the classroom based on mutual respect, patience and understanding
• Up to date knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for all stages in your KLA area

About Our Offer

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• An organisation that is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks

Click here to find out more about Mudgee, NSW.

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Matthews Catholic School, located in Mudgee, NSW, offers Kindergarten to Year 12 education in a thriving community. With unprecedented growth over the past decade, our multi-campus system now accommodates over 1000 students. Our Primary Campus delivers exceptional learning experiences for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, while our secondary campus experiences remarkable enrollment growth. Committed to a faith-centered education, we foster academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Our vibrant community is founded on strong values, providing a rewarding work environment amidst the picturesque beauty of Mudgee.

Click here to find out more about St Matthew’s Catholic School, Mudgee.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 26 November 2026.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.

CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.