English/Religious Education Teacher

Magdalene Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magdalene Catholic College in New South Wales invites applications for a permanent full‑time Classroom Teacher to deliver English and Religious Education across a range of year groups. The successful candidate will contribute to faith growth and learning, supporting students to reach their full potential.

The role requires a strong commitment to safety, PB4L classroom practice, and collaboration with colleagues, parents and the wider college community.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Area(s).
• Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education or commitment to gain within the first five years.
• Registered to teach with NESA.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and Religious Education across multiple year groups.
• Create an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Apply diverse assessment strategies and analyse data to inform learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and wider school community.

Skills

English/Religious Education teaching

Classroom management

Assessment & data analysis

Team collaboration

Curriculum planning

Education

Teaching qualification

NESA registration / accreditation

Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education or commitment to gain within 5 years

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 November 2026

A Co-educational Catholic College serving the Macarthur area with an enrolment of approximately 1182 pupils.

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teachEnglish/Religious Education across a range of year groups and levels.

The role of Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in English/Religious Education.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider College community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience having taught English in Stage 6 would be beneficial
• Experience having previously taught Religious Education and a willingness to teach Studies of Religion 1 and/or II, Studies in Catholic Thought

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Area (s).
• Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be registered to teach with NESA.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1152 Students
93 TeachingStaff
29 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

A co-educational Secondary Catholic College serving the parishes of the Western Macarthur region with an enrolment of approximately 1152 pupils.