History and Geography Teacher

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Up to 25% off school fees

Fitness Passport wellbeing

Professional growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Cultural leave for Indigenous staff

Job summary

Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown, part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, seeks a History and Geography teacher for Years 7–12 on an ongoing full-time basis, commencing 28 January 2027. The role supports Catholic education and offers potential VET training opportunities.

The successful candidate will teach across years 7–12, inspire curiosity, and foster inclusive practices, with a focus on ongoing professional growth and collaboration with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance required.
• Eligibility under NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Statements of Service or equivalent documentation.
• Tertiary qualification of at least a 4-year degree, or near completion.

Responsibilities

• Teach History and Geography to Years 7–12.
• Deliver engaging, innovative, and challenging lessons.
• Develop students' inquiry, research, and critical thinking.
• Use data and assessment to improve learning outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Commit to Catholic education and CSPD values.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and development.
• Desirable: capacity to teach Religious Education.
• Desirable: willingness to undertake VET Retail/Business Services training.

Skills

History & Geography teaching

Curriculum development

Inclusive teaching

Catholic education

Student assessment & data use

Education

Working with Children Check clearance

NESA eligibility

Statements of Service

Tertiary qualification (min 4-year degree)

Job description

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese – Blacktown NSW

History and Geography Teacher (Years 7-12) - Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown

Ongoing Full-Time | Commencing 28 January 2027Capacity to teach Religious Education an advantage

Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown is a vibrant and future-focused Catholic secondary school committed to excellence in boys' education. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated History and Geography Teacher (Years 7-12) to join our team on an ongoing full-time basis, commencing 28 January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire curiosity about the world, develop students' critical thinking skills and bring history and geography to life through engaging learning experiences.

The capacity to teach Religious Education and a willingness to undertake training to teach VET Retail and Business Services would be advantageous.

Early applications are encouraged, as CSPD may progress and appoint during the advertising period.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate expertise in teaching History and Geography across Years 7-12.

• Inspire a love of learning through engaging, innovative and challenging lessons.

• Develop students' inquiry, research, analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Cater to diverse learning needs and backgrounds through inclusive teaching practices.

• Use student data and assessment evidence to inform teaching and improve student outcomes.

• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

• Demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and the mission and values of the College.

• Be committed to ongoing professional growth and development.

• Ideally, be willing to undertake training to teach VET Retail and Business Services.

• Ideally, have the capacity to teach Religious Education.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits

• Up to 25% off school fees for your children

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources (such as Fitness Passport)

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

Qualifications and Accreditation

• Working with Children Check clearance

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

• Statements of Service

• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)

About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown is part of CSPD, a network of 83 schools dedicated to transforming learning for over 40,000 students. With 5,000+ educators, CSPD provides the resources and professional development to help teachers thrive.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here.

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, To find out more about CSPD go to https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.