Mathematics/Religious Education Teacher

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong invites applications for a permanent full-time Classroom Teacher position to teach Mathematics and Religious Education across multiple year levels. The role focuses on faith growth and learning improvement to help students reach their full potential.

Applicants must have appropriate teaching qualifications, be accredited to teach Religion (Level D or willing to gain within 5 years) and be accredited to teach with NESA.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Mathematics and RE subjects.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider College community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics and Religious Education across multiple year groups and levels.
• Support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students reach their full potential.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified teacher

Religious Education accreditation (Level D)

NESA teaching accreditation

Job description

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach Mathematics and Religious Education classes across a range of year groups and levels.

The role of Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Mathematics and RE subjects.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider College community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience teaching Stage 4 and 5 Mathematics; experience having taught in Stage 6 (Standard and/or Advanced) would be beneficial
• Experience having previously taught Religious Education and a willingness to teach Studies of Religion 1 and/or II, Studies in Catholic Thought

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Area (s).
• Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited to teach with NESA.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

Closing date: 1 November 2026 at 11.55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.