Secondary HSIE/English Teacher - Taree

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Taree; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Staff training & development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Résumé du poste

St Clare’s High School invites a permanent full-time HSIE/English teacher to join from January 2027, with the opportunity to teach Religious Education as desirable. The school serves the Manning Valley region with a strong Catholic ethos and a focus on evidence-based learning and wellbeing.

You will contribute to contemporary pedagogy, digital learning, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative Catholic education setting.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding and commitment to Catholic Education and culture of the school.
• Ability to plan contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments meeting student needs.
• Use of assessment data to optimise outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community to achieve educational outcomes.
• Innovative mindset supporting continuous improvement in the school environment.

Responsabilités

• Promote the school as a place of learning and excellence per evidence-based practices.
• Differentiate learning for diverse student needs with quality teaching programs.
• Develop and implement effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community to build productive partnerships.
• Demonstrate flexibility and an agile approach to school improvement.

Connaissances

Clear Catholic Education commitment

Ability to plan contemporary teaching

Collaborative mindset

Agile/innovative thinking

Formation

Four-year trained teacher

Active NSW/WWCC accreditation

NNESA accreditation

CPR training

Anaphylaxis training

Description du poste

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Taree NSW

St Clare’s High School is seeking a permanent full time secondary HSIE/English teacher to join the team commencing January 2027,with the ability to also teach Religious Education being desirable.

St Clare's was established in 1971 as a systemic, coeducational, regional high school catering for students from Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester parishes. It continues a tradition of quality secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes Region which commenced in 1926, at Taree, by the Sisters of St Joseph.

St Clare’s excellent standing in the local community and its consistently high academic results are directly attributable to the positive relationships staff form with students. Join an inclusive and well-rounded High School educating students in Manning Valley area.

The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes. The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.

• Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience
• Teachers promote the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
• Teachers differentiate learning for students according to their educational needs and abilities and are responsible for the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic
• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge in order to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programs and assessments in your nominated areas which meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; and encourage them to work towards attainment of their potential
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise assessment and relevant school data to optimise organisational and educational outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes
• Demonstrate an innovative and agile mindset that supports and enhances a culture of continuous improvement within the school environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Completion of CPR training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Christine Harmer, Principal on Tel: [phone]*** or via email: ***************@mn.catholic.edu.au

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.