English/Visual Arts Teacher

Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Training & opportunities

Fitness Passport

WHEREFIT

Referral program

Rewards & benefits

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 based in Burraneer NSW and forms part of Sydney Catholic Schools’ educational community.

Start date is 28 January 2027, with an application closing date of 9 October 2026. Join a supportive school culture with professional development and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.
• Experience teaching English or Visual Arts in a Catholic school setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centred teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Differentiate the curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with staff to support the Catholic life of the College and contribute to school programs.

Skills

English

Visual Arts

Religious Education

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Catholic life support

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

NESA accreditation

Job description

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College – Burraneer NSW

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).

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.