English Teacher

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong invites applications for a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher to teach English, commencing 28 January 2027, in a Catholic learning community.

The role focuses on faith formation and academic growth, requires WWCC, NESA registration, and Level B accreditation or commitment, and involves collaboration with staff, parents and the wider school.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach English in a Catholic school and contribute to faith formation and student learning.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider school community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Area(s)

Level B Accreditation or commitment to gain within 5 years

Registered to teach with NESA

Job description

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.

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: 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.