English Teacher

dow; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent full-time Classroom Teacher position at Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong, commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will teach English across a range of year groups and levels, supporting growth in faith and learning so that students reach their full potential.

The role requires commitment to the Catholic School mission, ability to manage a safe classroom, and engagement with colleagues, parents and the school community. WWCC is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the Catholic mission in a school setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver English teaching across year groups.
• Use data and assessments to inform learning and adapt pedagogy.
• Work effectively with colleagues and families to support students.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across a range of year groups and levels.
• Support growth in faith and student wellbeing.
• Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons using relevant data.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the wider school community.

Skills

Catholic mission

English teaching

Data-informed assessment

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor of Education

Level B accreditation

Job description

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach English classes 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.
• 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
• The ability to teach Religious Education and/or Studies of Religion I and/or II.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Area (s).
• Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain 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.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

Closing Date: 15 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.