HSIE & Religious Education Teacher

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd; Springwood; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off school fees

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives and resources

Growth and development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Fitness passport

Job summary

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Ltd in Springwood NSW is seeking a passionate HSIE and Religious Education teacher for a temporary, full-time role commencing in 2027. The position covers Years 7–12, welcomes applicants with a strong pedagogy and a commitment to inquiry-based learning.

A 12-month contract is stated, with opportunities for professional development and school-based collaboration. Eligibility follows NSW NESA guidelines; a 4-year degree (or 75% complete) plus a valid WWCC is

Qualifications

• Eligibility according to NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete).
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) required for employment.
• Graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach HSIE and Religious Education to Years 7–12.
• Apply Inquiry Based Learning strategies in lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan lessons with assessment and feedback components.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

HSIE & RE teaching

Inquiry Based Learning

Differentiated instruction

Pedagogical knowledge

Student engagement

Education

4-year degree in Education

NESA teacher eligibility

Tools

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Job description

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese – Springwood NSW

We are seeking a passionate and motivated HSIE and Religious Education teacher to join our school community on a temporary, full-time basis commencing in 2027.

The School

St Columba's strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, whilst ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education. Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, St Columba's offers staff and students a tranquil setting for learning.

This position is Temporary, Full-time for 12 months!

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:

• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the teaching of both HSIE and Religious Education to secondary students, Years 7-12

• Good knowledge of Inquiry Based Learning.

• Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students' opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.

• Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for student needs in order to maximise student learning.

• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.

• Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.

• Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.

• Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.

Qualifications and Experience

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

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

• Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)

• Graduates encouraged to apply!

Benefits

As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Salary packaging

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Extensive growth and development opportunities

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Fitness passport

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.