HSIE and Religious Education Teacher

St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

25% school fees discount

Wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Supportive school community

Job summary

St Agnes Catholic High School, Rooty Hill, NSW, seeks a passionate HSIE and Religious Education teacher to join its collaborative teaching team for a temporary full-time period from 27 January 2027 to 28 January 2028.

The school serves Years 7–12 in a welcoming Catholic learning environment, offering contemporary spaces, strong academic outcomes and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive community. Early career and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Secondary Education.
• Hold NESA accreditation or be eligible to obtain accreditation.
• Experience teaching HSIE and Religious Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and contemporary HSIE and Religious Education lessons.
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and effective classroom practice.
• Encourage critical thinking, inquiry and informed discussion.
• Support students to understand historical, geographical, social and religious perspectives.
• Connect classroom learning with contemporary issues and students’ lived experiences.
• Use evidence-informed teaching strategies to support student growth and achievement.
• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Cater effectively for students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive relationships with students and families.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Critical thinking

Inclusive teaching

Education

Recognised tertiary qualifications in Secondary Education

NESA accreditation or eligible

Working with Children Check

Job description

St Agnes Catholic High School Rooty Hill – Rooty Hill NSW

Full time, Casual/Temporary

3d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

St Agnes Catholic High School, Rooty HillTemporary Full-Time | 27 January 2027 to 28 January 2028

St Agnes Catholic High School, Rooty Hill, is seeking a passionate and dedicated HSIE and Religious Education Teacher to join its collaborative teaching team. This is a temporary full-time position from 27 January 2027 to 28 January 2028.

St Agnes is a welcoming and innovative co-educational Catholic school for students in Years 7 to 12. For more than 60 years, the school has delivered strong academic outcomes within an authentic Catholic learning environment.

With contemporary learning spaces and a supportive school community, St Agnes provides an excellent environment for a teacher committed to making HSIE and Religious Education engaging, relevant and meaningful for students.

Early career and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

The Successful Candidate Will

Deliver engaging and contemporary HSIE and Religious Education lessons.

Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and effective classroom practice.

Encourage critical thinking, inquiry and informed discussion.

Support students to understand historical, geographical, social and religious perspectives.

Connect classroom learning with contemporary issues and students’ lived experiences.

Use evidence-informed teaching strategies to support student growth and achievement.

Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Cater effectively for students with diverse learning needs and abilities.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive relationships with students and families.

The Benefits

A temporary full-time position from January 2027 to January 2028.

Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

Up to 25% discount on school fees for eligible employees.

Access to wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

• A welcoming school community and supportive teaching team.

Contemporary learning facilities and resources.

Qualifications and Accreditations

The successful candidate will:

Hold recognised tertiary qualifications in Secondary Education.

Hold current NESA accreditation or be eligible to obtain accreditation.

Have qualifications and experience teaching HSIE and Religious Education.

Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge and contemporary teaching practice.

Meet the relevant accreditation requirements to teach Religious Education or be willing to work towards them.

Hold a valid Working with Children Check.

About Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

St Agnes Catholic High School is part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, a system of Catholic primary and secondary schools committed to transforming learning across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

If you are an enthusiastic teacher passionate about bringing HSIE and Religious Education to life, we encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged, as CSPD may progress suitable candidates and finalise recruitment during the advertising period.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children.

To learn more about CSPD, visit 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 linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.