Timber and Construction Teacher

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

School fee discount

Training opportunities

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing products

Employee referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, invites applications for a Timber and Construction Teacher. The role is full-time and permanent, based at Bonnyrigg Heights NSW, with updated workshops and modern facilities including FESTOOL, laser cutters, and 3D printers.

Successful applicants will contribute to a Catholic learning community and uphold high teaching standards. As part of the Technologies and VET Department, you will deliver student-centred lessons,

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic ethos and wellbeing of students.
• Expertise in Technologies; Timber, with Construction teaching (training) advantageous.
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices.
• Ability to create engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to diverse needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students through engaging, student-centred teaching in a Catholic environment.
• Teach Technologies: Timber and Construction and integrate updated machinery and facilities.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences and assess student progress.

Skills

Timber

Construction

Pedagogy

Assessment

Classroom management

Tech integration

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Catholic ethos

Education

Teaching qualification

Tools

FESTOOL

Laser cutter

3D printers

Workshop equipment

Job description

Sydney Catholic Schools – Bonnyrigg Heights NSW

Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

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

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and professional 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

At Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights we provide quality Catholic education within a strong culture of learning. Inspired by our charism, staff and students are called to live out the Gospel values by being good people and good students. By participating in the rich academic, co-curricular and spiritual life of the College, students aspire to achieve their personal best and to make a difference in the world.

About You

As a Timber and Construction Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. Our Technologies and VET Department is a high-performing faculty, regularly achieving outstanding results in Design and Technology, Industrial Technology; Timber and Multimedia, and Food Technology. With updated machinery and workshops, and FESTOOL, laser-cutter, 3D printers and state of the art Hospitality and Construction facilities. You'll bring:

• a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College, the Catholic Church and the wellbeing of all community members
• expertise in Technologies; Timber, with additional teaching area in Construction (willingness to train) advantageous
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practices
• ability to create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
• a commitment to academic excellence
• ability to utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
• demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• ability to integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences
• interpersonal skills with parents, students and staff
• demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team.

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

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

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.