Secondary Teacher

St Mary's Cathedral College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Training & development

Wellbeing programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney, the oldest school in the Sydney Archdiocese, invites applications for a Secondary Teacher. Commencing immediate or negotiable, this permanent, full-time role sits within Sydney Catholic Schools, offering a supportive professional learning culture.

You will design engaging learning experiences, implement assessments, and uphold Catholic values, with NSW NESA eligibility, TAS teaching capability, and a commitment to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year full-time teaching experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Education.
• Eligibility according to NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging, rigorous lesson plans for diverse students.
• Demonstrate ability to teach TAS; other subjects are an advantage.
• Use formative and summative assessments to track progress.
• Set learning objectives with data-informed feedback.
• Support the Catholic religious and cultural environment.
• Maintain excellent classroom management and student wellbeing.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NESA eligibility

Job description

• Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
• Applications Close: 2 October 2026

Job Type: Secondary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Commencing: Immediate start or negotiable

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Mary's Cathedral College, you’ll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning. Benefits include:

• remuneration package valued at up to $161,569. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $144,258
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

• remuneration package valued at up to $161,569. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $144,258
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney, the oldest school in the Sydney Archdiocese, is steeped in tradition. Since 1824, we have built a reputation for offering a comprehensive education with excellent academic outcomes for students from all over Sydney.

St Mary’s provides an engaging learning environment, for Years K-12, grounded in a Liberal Arts approach. Located in the heart of the city, our students are provided a Catholic education enriched by the unique opportunities afforded by a global city. Faith and reason inspire our students to become exceptional communicators adept at solving problems and taking action to make a positive difference.

About You

As a Secondary Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You will:

• create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
• demonstrate the ability and qualifications to teach TAS. The ability to teach additional subjects will be advantageous
• utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
• support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.

You will have attained:

• minimum one year full-time teaching experience
• a Tertiary qualification in Education
• eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney (see more jobs from this school)

Sydney, NSW

Website: https://smccsydney.syd.catholic.edu.au/

Principal: Kerrie McDiarmid

• Affiliation: Catholic
• Teaching Level: Combined
• Gender: Coed
• 1003 Students
• 70 Teaching Staff
• 20 Non-Teaching Staff
• Single School
• Offers VET

St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney, the oldest school in the Sydney Archdiocese, is steeped in tradition. Since 1824, we have built a reputation for offering a holistic education with excellent academic outcomes for young men from all over Sydney.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

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Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

Competitive Salary of $90,177 - $144,258 excluding superannuation (depending on experience) - payscale is reflective of the applicant's teaching experience and in accordance with the Sydney Catholic Schools Secondary Work Practices Agreement 2020-2021.

Closing date: Friday, 2 October at 12 midnight