Secondary English Teacher - Gateshead

Catholic Schools Office Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle; Gateshead; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fitness Passport access

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Staff development and training

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Résumé du poste

St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, seeks a permanent full-time Secondary English teacher to commence January 2027. The college emphasises a safe, caring community, Catholic ethos, and high standards in teaching and learning within the Visible Learning Framework.

Applicants should be four-year trained, with NSW accreditation and WWCC, and prepared to deliver differentiated, standards-based programs for Years 7–12.

Qualifications

• Be Catholic and actively support Catholic Education and ethos.
• Plan and prepare contemporary, compliant teaching programs and assessments for diverse learners.
• Use assessment data to optimise student outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff and the wider community to achieve educational aims.
• Demonstrate an innovative, agile mindset for continuous school improvement.
• Experience teaching Stage 6 is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality English teaching to students across years 7–12.
• Differentiate learning and design effective assessments and quality programs.
• Promote learning excellence aligned with contemporary evidence-based practices.
• Work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Formation

Four-year trained teacher

Active NESA Accreditation

Current NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

CPR training

Description du poste

St Mary's Catholic College, Gateshead is seeking a permanent full-time Secondary English Teacher to join the team, commencing January 2027.

St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead, is a co-educational year 7 to 12 College founded in the finest tradition of the Josephite sisters. It is recognised and acclaimed as a safe, disciplined, welcoming and caring community. It is a school where paramount importance is given to building and nurturing quality relationships; providing excellence in teaching and learning aligned with the Visible Learning Framework; setting and maintaining high standards and expectations in all dimensions of college life and providing a sound spiritual framework for students' personal growth and development as learners and as people. A fundamental belief underpinning college life is a commitment to service in the spirit of the Gospel, which honours the college motto ‘Ready to Serve’.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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

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.

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
• Experience teaching Stage 6 (Desirable)

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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• 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 Brett Donohoe, Principal on Tel: (************* or via email: ********************************

Applications close: Thursday 5th November 2026 at 11.59pm

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.