English/Hsie Teacher

Cerdon College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Growth opportunities

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres

Job summary

Cerdon College Merrylands, a Catholic secondary girls school in the Parramatta Diocese, seeks an energetic English/HSIE teacher for a temporary full-time role in 2027, starting Term 1. A willingness to teach Junior Geography is highly regarded.

The successful applicant will deliver engaging lessons aligned with English and HSIE curricula, differentiate for diverse learners, and use technology to enhance learning while collaborating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the English and HSIE curricula and the ability to deliver engaging lessons that support student learning.
• Willingness to teach Junior Geography.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse learning needs.
• Effective use of technology, assessment and feedback to enhance learning.
• Commitment to continually improving teaching practice and engaging in professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and set high, achievable goals for themselves and students.
• A caring and respectful approach to relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English/HSIE lessons meeting curriculum requirements.
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners and monitor progress.
• Incorporate technology to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and share best practices.
• Uphold the Catholic ethos and support the school mission.

Skills

English curriculum knowledge

HSIE curriculum knowledge

Differentiation

Technology in teaching

Assessment for learning

Professional development

Collaboration

Catholic ethos

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 November 2026

Cerdon College, Merrylands is seeking a skilled English/HSIE Teacher for a temporary full-time position for 2027, commencing Term 1. A willingness to teach Junior Geography is highly regarded.

About the Opportunity

Cerdon College Merrylands is a Catholic secondary girls school founded by and educating in the tradition of the Marist Sisters. In living out the values of Christ, our school celebrates the uniqueness of each person within a diverse community. This is reflected in our school motto: In All Things Christ".

Cerdon College, Merrylands is seeking a skilled, contemporary and passionate English/HSIE Teacher to join our vibrant school community and enrich the lives of our students. This is a temporary full-time position for 2027, commencing Term 1. A willingness to teach Junior Geography will be highly regarded.

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
• Extensive growth and development opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities

The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:

• Strong knowledge of the English and HSIE curricula and the ability to deliver engaging lessons that support student learning.
• A willingness to teach Junior Geography will be highly regarded.
• The ability to differentiate teaching to meet diverse learning needs and improve student outcomes.
• Effective use of technology, assessment and feedback to enhance learning.
• A commitment to continually improving teaching practice and engaging in professional development.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and set high, achievable goals for themselves and students.
• A caring and respectful approach to relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Girl

1013 Students
90 TeachingStaff
26 Non-Teaching Staff

Cerdon College is located in the Parramatta Diocese, New South Wales. We are a Marist school named after a little village in France where the Marist project began. Our school exists to foster the full development of each student whatever her gifts, talents or special needs.Marist Education gains its spirit and special character from the person of Mary and therefore seeks to promote this personal growth within a happy, secure, family atmosphere.