Junior English / RE Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees for families

Professional development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Schools seeks a Junior English/RE Teacher at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer. This full-time temporary role focuses on delivering high-quality English and Religious Education to secondary students in a Catholic education setting. WWCC clearance is required prior to commencement.

The college offers a supportive learning community with professional learning opportunities and a commitment to student well-being and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and student well-being focus.
• Ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences.
• A tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centred English/RE teaching within a Catholic learning environment.
• Deliver Junior English and Religious Education instruction to Year 7–12 students as appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons and assess student progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Student well-being

Inclusive teaching

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 November 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 $149,433. Base salary: $92,882 - $133,422
• 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
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• 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. Located at Burraneer Bay, we are a vibrant educational and faith community. In 2027 we require a full time temporary Junior English/RE Teacher. Graduates are welcome to apply for this 12 month position.

About You

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

• a strong classroom management and student well-being focus (graduates encouraged to apply)
• the ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.

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.

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).