Online Teacher ConnectED Learning

Diocese of Bathurst External; Bathurst; Remote; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Positive culture

Professional growth opportunities

Large Catholic Education network

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst in NSW is seeking an innovative Online Teacher to join the ConnectED Learning pilot. The role is full-time for two years, delivering Stage 4 and Stage 5 curricula to Years 7–10 via online platforms, with potential for permanency.

You will collaborate with schools and support staff, adapt teaching for diverse learners, monitor progress and contribute to program development, ensuring student wellbeing and safeguarding in a Catholic educational context.

Qualifications

• Holding relevant tertiary teaching qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Minimum four years’ teaching experience in Stage 4 and/or Stage 5.
• Solid knowledge of Stage 4/5 curriculum and NSW/NESA requirements.
• Ability to plan inclusive learning, adapt teaching and use assessment data.
• Strong commitment to student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.
• Develop respectful relationships with students and collaborate with staff.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and autonomous working style.
• Reflect on and improve professional knowledge through ongoing learning.
• Support the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Commitment to child safety and appropriate online engagement with students.
• Experience in online or blended learning is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Stage 4 and Stage 5 curriculum to Years 7–10 via online platforms.
• Develop engaging online learning across multiple KLAs.
• Collaborate with schools and support staff to support re-engagement.
• Monitor student learning, provide timely feedback and use data to inform teaching.
• Contribute to design and ongoing improvement of the ConnectED pilot.
• Coordinate participating educators where assigned and support planning.
• Maintain a safe online learning environment and uphold child safety.

Skills

Online teaching

Student-centred

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Tertiary teaching qualifications and NSW accreditation

Job description

Online Teacher ConnectED Learning | Catholic Education Dicoese of Bathurst
Full-time Temporary Position, 1.00 FTE
Commencing: 28 January 2027 - 26 January 2029

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative, adaptable and student-centred Online Teacher to join ConnectED, a new pilot program within Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst. The role is offered on an initial two-year contract and may become permanent at the end of that period.

Delivering Stage 4 and Stage 5 curriculum to students in Years 7–10, the program supports students who experience barriers to mainstream face-to-face schooling to remain connected to learning and continue their educational progress.

You will help shape the program from its inception, developing engaging and accessible online learning across multiple Key Learning Areas (KLAs). Working collaboratively with participating schools and support staff, you will support student wellbeing and work towards successful re-engagement with face-to-face education.

We are seeking a Teacher who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education by:

• Creating a learner-centred, supportive and cooperative online learning environment where students feel valued and connected.
• Planning and delivering quality Stage 4 and Stage 5 curriculum across multiple KLAs, using live teaching, guided activities and independent learning.
• Adapting teaching, resources and assessment to meet diverse student needs and address barriers to participation.
• Monitoring student learning and engagement, providing timely feedback and using assessment data to inform teaching.
• Collaborating with schools, families and support staff to contribute to individual learning and re-engagement planning.
• Contributing to the design, implementation and ongoing improvement of the ConnectED pilot through feedback, evaluation and professional reflection.
• Supporting collaborative planning and sharing effective practice, including coordinating participating educators where assigned.
• Maintaining a safe online learning environment, appropriate professional boundaries and a strong commitment to child safety.
• Reflecting Catholic identity, faith and values in teaching and relationships, and contributing to the spiritual life of the school and program.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You

• Hold relevant tertiary teaching qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Have a minimum of four years’ teaching experience in Stage 4 and/or Stage 5.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of Stage 4 and Stage 5 curriculum and applicable NESA requirements, with the capability to support learning across multiple KLAs.
• Demonstrate the capacity to plan inclusive learning, adapt teaching and resources, and use assessment data to improve student outcomes.
• Show a strong commitment to student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion, particularly for students experiencing barriers to school attendance.
• Develop respectful and supportive relationships with students and collaborate effectively with schools, colleagues and support staff.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and resourcefulness, with the ability to work autonomously and contribute to the development of a new educational program.
• Reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice through ongoing professional learning.
• Support the mission and values of Catholic education and contribute to the spiritual life of the school and program.
• Demonstrate a commitment to child safety and professional conduct, including safe and appropriate engagement with students online.

Experience in online or blended learning, supporting students with complex learning or wellbeing needs, teaching across multiple KLAs, or leading teams and developing educational programs will be highly regarded.

About Our Offer

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• An organisation that is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the Megan Yeo on [phone].

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.

CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.