English Teacher

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic High School, Albion Park, NSW, invites applications for a permanent full-time Secondary English teacher. The successful applicant will teach English and contribute to the school’s mission, faith formation and student learning, commencing 28 January 2027.

The role requires current teaching registration with NESA and Level B accreditation, with PB4L‑based classroom practice and strong collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic School mission.
• Create a safe, orderly learning environment based on PB4L.
• Adapt teaching to diverse student needs.
• Plan and implement English instruction.
• Use varied assessments and analyse data to inform learning.
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to secondary students at St Joseph's Catholic High School, Albion Park.
• Support faith formation and student learning to help students reach their potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school initiatives.
• Participate in school events and ongoing professional development.

Skills

English teaching

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

PB4L familiarity

Communication

Education

Teaching qualification

Level B Accreditation

NESA registration

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong - Albion Park NSW

• St Joseph's Catholic High School, Albion Park, NSW
• Secondary Teacher - English
• Permanent full time
• Closing on: Sep 20 2026

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

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience teaching Stage 6 English
• Ability to teach Religious Education

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.

Closing Date: 20 September 2026 at 11.55pm