Classroom Teacher - Secondary HSIE/ISTEM

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee, NSW, is seeking a HSIE/ISTEM Teacher for the Secondary years. The role requires delivering quality curriculum, assessing progress, and fostering a nurturing, faith-centered learning environment across Years K–12 at our Mudgee campus.

You will collaborate with leadership and staff to support student outcomes, participate in professional development, and contribute to school life, including supervision and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Ability to monitor and assess student learning data and use data to inform teaching.
• Commitment to contributing to a broad range of school activities within a professional learning team.
• Willingness to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation.
• Ability to build positive classroom relationships based on respect and understanding.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for all stages in KLA.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and implement quality curriculum programs aligned with policies.
• Assess and report student progress and provide ongoing feedback.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and adapt practices for equitable education.
• Analyse assessment data to identify learning barriers and drive improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to school life.
• Provide supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

Skills

Learner-centred instruction

Data-informed teaching

Curriculum collaboration

Catholic education ethos

Education

Teaching qualification NSW accreditation

Job description

Classroom Teacher - Secondary | St Matthews CS, Mudgee

Co-educational, Years K-12
Permanent Full-time Position, 1.00 FTE
Commencing: 28 January 2027

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a HSIE/ISTEM 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.

We are seeking a Teacher who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:

• 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

We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:

• 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

Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:

• 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 20 November 2026.

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.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on [phone].