English/Religious Education Teacher

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong invites applications for a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher to teach English and Religious Education across multiple year groups. The role supports faith formation and learning growth to help students reach their potential.

The successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to Catholic schooling, fulfil accreditation requirements, and engage with colleagues and families to build a safe, collaborative learning environment in a parish-supported

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach English and Religious Education across multiple year groups.
• Plan lessons and monitor student progress.
• Foster faith formation and learning growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support students.

Skills

Catholic mission

PB4L principles

Differentiated instruction

Assessment strategies

Collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher

NESA registration

Accredited Level D

Job description

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach English/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.

Closing date: 1 November 2026 at 11.55pm

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.