Secondary HSIE Teacher

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% discount on school fees

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Professional learning and career dev.

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres

Job summary

St Luke's Catholic College in Marsden Park, part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, seeks a passionate HSIE/English teacher for a full-time maternity leave position from Term 1 2027 to Term 3 2027. The role supports a next-generation Catholic learning community and collaborative, inquiry-based experiences for students.

Qualifications include NSW teaching eligibility (NESA) and a tertiary degree (minimum 4-year) with a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to teach in NSW according to NESA
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
• Experience teaching HSIE/English in a secondary school
• Compliance with NSW Child Protection and Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the evangelising mission of Catholic education
• See themselves as learners and engage in ongoing professional learning
• Collaborate with other teachers to design inquiry learning experiences
• Foster enterprise skills: critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration
• Use digital technology to enhance student and teacher learning
• Use diagnostic and summative data to inform next steps
• Demonstrate understanding of curriculum and CSPD requirements
• Provide regular student feedback as part of the teaching cycle
• Be open to growth through professional learning and classroom observations

Skills

Collaboration

Professional learning

Inquiry-based learning

Curriculum knowledge

Education

4-year degree (Education or related)

Job description

Having commenced in 2017 with 86 students across Kindergarten to Year 6, St Luke's at Marsden Park is a next generation learning community within the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). As a ‘next generation Catholic Learning Community' we are designing and establishing the ‘new normal' for preschool to post school learning in an environment characterised by a flexible, stage based curriculum which nurtures and grows faith-filled, curious children to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers for a changing world. In 2026 we will have enrolled 1800+ students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in addition to 77 children per day in our long day centre.

• St Luke's Catholic College is seeking a passionate HSIE Teacher. This is a Full-time, Temporary maternity leave position commencing Term 1 2027 until the end of Term 3 2027.

About the Opportunity

Having commenced in 2017 with 86 students across Kindergarten to Year 6, St Luke's at Marsden Park is a next generation learning community within the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). As a ‘next generation Catholic Learning Community' we are designing and establishing the ‘new normal' for preschool to post school learning in an environment characterised by a flexible, stage based curriculum which nurtures and grows faith-filled, curious children to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers for a changing world. In 2026 we will have enrolled 1800+ students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in addition to 77 children per day in our long day centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and assist the evangelising mission of Catholic education;
• See themselves as learners and be committed to ongoing professional learning;
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to design inquiry learning experiences where students exercise choice to demonstrate knowledge and understanding;
• Enhance social skills and nurture the growth of enterprise skills including critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration for each student;
• Use digital technology as an enabler and accelerator for student and teacher learning;
• Use diagnostic data, summative data and formative data, including observations, annotations and work samples, to inform ‘next steps' for students;
• Demonstrate deep understanding of curriculum and pedagogy and how these underpin
  • Developing our 6 Pillars of Learning;
  • inquiry-based interdisciplinary learning;
  • responses to complex real-world questions and problems; and,
  • using technology for both consumption and creation.
• Regularly provide students with feedback as part of the teaching and learning cycle;
• Be open to growth and development through professional learning experience which includes practice analysis conversations, classroom observations and input from St Luke's coaches; and,
• Experience teaching HSIE/English in a secondary school.
• Know and apply NESA and Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) requirements.

Why work for CSPD?

As part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), you'll be supported by a system committed to transforming learning and unlocking student potential. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 25% discount on school fees for children enrolled in CSPD schools

• Salary packaging options for eligible employees

• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership and wellness programs

• Flexible work arrangements (where eligible)

• Extensive professional learning and career development pathways

• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees

• Modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed for innovative teaching

Qualifications and Accreditation

Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance

Eligibility to teach in NSW according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)

Statement of Service

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.