English Teacher (Maternity Replacement)

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Leeton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Bupa Health insurance

Salary Packaging

Access to Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Salary based on NESA registrations and

Job summary

St Francis de Sales Regional College in Leeton (Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) is seeking a full-time English Teacher to commence January 2027 for a maternity leave replacement. You will deliver engaging lessons aligned to curriculum standards and support student learning.

The College values restorative justice, strong pastoral care, and collaboration with staff and parents. The role runs 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028, with salary based on NSW NESA registrations and experience.

Qualifications

• An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education.
• Demonstrated expertise as a classroom practitioner.
• Ability to align practice with a whole-school pastoral care model.
• Mix of pedagogical, content and technological knowledge.
• Knowledge of inclusive, learner-centred pedagogy.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to staff culture.
• Appropriate qualifications and experience for the advertised position.
• Understanding of NSW curriculum and assessment practices.
• WWCC/ NSW Working With Children Check compliance.
• National Criminal History Check will be required for successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Inspire young minds, foster a positive learning environment and develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Provide individual attention to students and collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians to support student success.
• Contribute to the pastoral care model and whole-school well-being initiatives.

Skills

Catholic education values

Classroom practitioner

Team collaboration

Pedagogical knowledge

Formative and summative assessment

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

St Francis de Sales Regional College in Leeton are seeking a Full-Time English Teacher to commence January 2027 for a Maternity Leave replacement position

St Francis De Sales Regional College

St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina.

We focus on students as individuals and aim to develop their own personal skills by providing a broad curriculum, enriched with many extra-curricular and sporting activities. We adopt a ‘restorative justice’ approach to our everyday life at the College, and encourage students to reflect upon Gospel values in their approach to their own learning.

Our outstanding reputation has evolved from our commitment to providing the best possible education to every student, underpinned by our core purpose—to educate the whole person.

About Leeton

Leeton, in the heart of Australia's food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.

Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

As a Classroom Teacher, you’ll inspire young minds, foster a positive learning environment, and develop engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards. You’ll also provide individual attention to students, addressing their unique needs, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes. By building strong relationships with parents and guardians, you’ll support student success and make a lasting impact on their lives.

What We Can Offer

• Temporary Full-time Teaching position, (open to job share arrangements)
• Role to commence 28 January 2027 - 27 January 2028
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance
• Salary Packaging
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary is based on your NESA registrations and years of experience.

Selection Criteria

• An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education
• Demonstrated expertise as a classroom practitioner
• A demonstrated capacity to align practice with a whole-school pastoral care model of student support
• An appropriate mix of pedagogical, content and technological knowledge
• An informed understanding of inclusive, learner-centred pedagogy
• An ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to staff professional culture
• Appropriate qualifications and experience in the position advertised
• An appropriate mix of pedagogical, content and technological knowledge
• An informed understanding of the impact of teaching strategies on student learning
• An informed understanding of inclusive, learner centred pedagogy
• An informed understanding of the role of formative and summative assessment in providing feedback that advances student learning
• An ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to staff professional culture
• Knowledge of relevant NESA curriculum documentation, practices and procedures
• NSW Working With Children Check
• Successful Candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check

• A Cover Letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for the position and what you will bring to the position
• A supporting document of no more than two pages addressing the criteria for a teacher at St Francis College
• A resumé of no more than two pages
• Three referees, one must be your current employer

NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW.

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

617 Students
53 TeachingStaff
43 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Boarding School