English/Visual Arts Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Professional development

Fitness Passport & wellbeing

Employee referral program

Other rewards

Job summary

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is seeking a temporary full-time English/Visual Arts teacher with the ability to teach Religious Education as an advantage. The role is within Sydney Catholic Schools’ NSW education network.

Applicants should hold a tertiary Education qualification and NESA accreditation, with expertise in English and Visual Arts and a commitment to Catholic life. Experience in differentiating instruction, strong classroom management, and collaborative skills are

Qualifications

• Experience delivering English and Visual Arts instruction in a secondary setting.
• Ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet diverse learners.
• Strong classroom management and student wellbeing focus.
• Interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively as a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English and Visual Arts lessons to girls in a 7–12 college.
• Differentiate the curriculum to support diverse learning needs.
• Support the Catholic life of the College and possibly teach Religious Education.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school programs and planning.

Skills

English

Visual Arts

Religious Education

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is the only 7-12 Girls Secondary College in the Sutherland Shire. Our modern campus overlooks Burraneer Bay and the Royal National Park, providing a tranquil backdrop for learning in a vibrant educational and faith community. We require a temporary full time English/Visual Arts teacher with the ability to teach Religious Education an advantage.

About You

As an English/Visual Arts Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• expertise in English/Visual Arts, with additional teaching area of Religious Education being advantageous
• strong classroom management and student well-being focus
• ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of the students
• sound interpersonal skills and a willingness to work collaboratively as a team member
• an understanding and an ability to support the Catholic life of the College
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

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Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.