English Classroom Teacher

St Peter'S Catholic College - Tuggerah; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah, seeks a permanent full-time English Classroom Teacher for Years 7–12, commencing 28 January 2027. The role invites an inspirational teacher who supports student success within a collaborative school community.

The successful candidate will be a 4-year trained teacher with a commitment to Catholic education, WWCC clearance, and be prepared to work across Years 7–12 in a co-educational setting at St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah Lakes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Experience delivering English to Years 7–12 within a secondary school setting.
• Ability to support Catholic ethos and values in line with school mission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English curriculum to Years 7–12.
• Assess and monitor student progress, provide feedback and report performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement effective learning experiences.
• Contribute to whole-school activities and student wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

4-year trained teacher

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah is seeking a permanent full-time English Classroom Teacher for Years 7-12 commencing 28 January 2027.

Applications are now open for a permanent full-time English Classroom Teacher to join our team commencing on 28 January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young minds, support student success, and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and supportive school community.

St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah is a Catholic systemic secondary co-educational school which aims to provide an education which integrates the secular and the sacred for Years 7-12 girls and boys in the Tuggerah. St Peter's is part of an educational community which includes home, parish, local community and society. Our aim is to guide each individual through recognisable stages of development toward perceptive understanding, mature judgement, responsible self-direction and moral autonomy.

As a Catholic School, St Peter's seeks to reflect the spirit of Jesus. Our mission, therefore, is to create a school with an atmosphere that encourages us to adopt Christ

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:

• Higher pay: Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2%above the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future
• More time: We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time, in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days focused on curriculum reform, as well as separate arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year
• Staff voice: Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts: Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support: we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.
• Middle Leaders Program: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow
• Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions

Specific Criteria

• Strong commitment to the Catholic ethos and our Vision of Authentic professional Catholic education delivered with care and compassion
• Be prepared to support and work towards the college's Strategic Plan
• Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner as defined by the Professional Standards for Teachers
• Knowledge and skills required in the effective delivery of Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy
• Adherence to our CSBB Capability Framework
• Commitment to be an active member of the Catholic school community
• Hold a valid Working With Children Check
• Must be a 4-year trained teacher

About Us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Application Closing Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1055 Students
76 TeachingStaff
23 Non-Teaching Staff

St Peter's Catholic College, Tuggerah Lakes is a Catholic systemic secondary co-educational school which aims to provide an education which integrates the secular and the sacred for Years 7-12 girls and boys in the Tuggerah Lakes district of the Central Coast. St Peter's is part of an educational community which includes home, parish, local community and society.