Mathematics Teacher

St John The Evangelist Catholic High School; Nowra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Evangelist Catholic High School in Nowra invites applications for a permanent full-time position to teach Mathematics. The successful applicant will support growth in faith and learning within a co-educational Catholic school community.

The role requires commitment to the school mission, pedagogical excellence in Mathematics, and registration with NESA. WWCC clearance is required prior to employment with CEDoW.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic School mission and purpose.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment based on PB4L.
• Address diverse student needs to support full participation in learning.
• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Mathematics.
• Use varied assessment strategies and analyse data to inform learning.
• Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics to secondary students as part of a Catholic co-educational school.
• Contribute to faith formation and student wellbeing alongside academic growth.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and assess learning outcomes.
• Engage with families and community partners to support student success.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualifications in nominated KEY LEARNING AREAS

Level B Accreditation or commitment to obtain within 5 years

NESA registration

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 November 2026

Co-educational Catholic High School serving the Shoalhaven area with an enrolment of approximately 953 pupils. St John’s is just 1 hour south of Wollongong.

Location: St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra

A permanent full time position commencing 28 January 2027. The successful applicant will be required to teach Mathematics. 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.
• 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 school community.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching nominated Key Learning Areas.
• Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be registered 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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

938 Students
88 TeachingStaff
43 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

A co-educational Secondary Catholic High School serving the Shoalhaven area with an enrolment of approximately 938 pupils. St John's is just 1 hour south of Wollongong.