Classroom Teacher - Secondary Music

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Training opportunities

Supportive culture

Large professional network

Job summary

MacKillop College in Bathurst invites applications for a Secondary Music teacher to join our all-girls, Years 7–12 community. The role emphasises quality curriculum development, inclusive teaching, and data-informed practice within a Catholic education context.

The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership, contribute to school life, support student wellbeing, and engage in ongoing professional development to enhance outcomes for our students.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and use this data to inform teaching.

Responsibilities

• Create learner-centred, supportive learning environments aligned with curriculum policies.
• Develop and implement quality curriculum programs and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff and contribute to school life; supervise students and support extracurriculars.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Catholic ethos

Assessment

Relationship building

Differentiated instruction

Education

NSW teaching accreditation

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Kelso NSW

Full time

2d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst

Classroom Teacher - Secondary Music | MacKillop College, Bathurst
All-girls, Years 7-12
Permanent Full-time Position, 1 FTE
Commencing: 28 January 2027

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Music Teacher to become a valuable addition to our remarkable team at MacKillop College, Bathurst. 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.

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

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.

MacKillop College, named for Mary MacKillop who had strong ties with the area, is an all-girls’ Catholic Secondary School located in the beautiful country city of Bathurst. MacKillop College is highly regarded in the Bathurst community with a fine reputation for excellent standards as well as promoting happy and harmonious relationships.
MacKillop College is grounded in its Catholic values, drawing from the rich traditions of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St Joseph. At MacKillop, we strongly believe in the effectiveness of girls’ education to empower young women to reach their personal, social and academic potential are challenged to be the best version of themselves.

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.