PD/H/PE Teacher (Years 7-10)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park, part of the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong, seeks a Classroom Teacher to deliver PD/H/PE and Sport to Years 7–10 in a temporary full-time appointment from 28 January 2027 to 26 January 2028. The successful applicant will support growth in faith and learning within a Catholic college context.

The role requires NSW teacher accreditation (NESA), commitment to PB4L, strong teamwork and communication to engage students, families and staff in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the Catholic School mission and PB4L
• Ability to create a safe, supportive learning environment
• Experience planning and implementing effective PD/H/PE learning for Years 7–10

Responsibilities

• Teach PD/H/PE and Sport across Years 7–10.
• Support growth in faith and student learning within a Catholic school context.
• Collaborate with colleagues, engage with parents, and contribute to school community.

Skills

PB4L approach

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Assessment data analysis

Teaching PD/H/PE

Education

Accredited to teach with NESA

Qualified to teach nominated Key Learning Areas

Job description

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population exceeding 1690 students in 2027. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site. As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12). St Francis was founded in 2017 and offers new, state-of-the-art learning & specialist KLA facilitie s.

A temporary full time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028. The successful applicant will be required to teach PD/H/PE and Sport, across years 7-10.

The role of the Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students to 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 PD/H/PE.
• 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.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• The ability to teach Religious Education

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).
• 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. If the teacher can teach Religious Education they need to be accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with the 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'S 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.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application that asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

Closing date: 11 November 2026 at 11:55 pm

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.