Secondary Languages Teacher - Gateshead

St Mary's Catholic College; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic college in Gateshead is seeking a Temporary Part-Time (0.4FTE) Secondary Languages Teacher for the 2026 school year. The role focuses on fostering language skills and values in a supportive, faith-filled environment. Ideal candidates will possess a four-year teaching qualification and an active NESA Accreditation. This position offers the opportunity to inspire and develop students in a nurturing educational community.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and prepare contemporary teaching programs.
• Demonstrated ability to utilise assessment to optimise outcomes.
• Completion of anaphylaxis training.
• Completion of CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Invite students into a faith-filled educational experience.
• Promote a culture of creativity and curiosity.
• Ensure the ongoing development of pedagogical practices.
• Work collaboratively to establish productive partnerships.

Skills

Ability to differentiate learning

Effective assessment practices

Collaboration with staff and community

Commitment to Catholic education

Education

Four-year teaching qualification

Active NESA Accreditation

Tools

Teaching programs

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate Languages educator ready to inspire students and make a meaningful impact in a faith-filled school community? St Mary's Catholic College, Gateshead is seeking a Temporary Part-Time (0.4FTE) Secondary Languages Teacher to join our team for the 2026 school year. Rooted in the rich Josephite tradition, St Mary's is a co-educational Year 7-12 college where faith, learning, and service come together. We're known for our safe, inclusive, and caring environment, where relationships are nurtured and excellence in teaching is celebrated. With a strong commitment to the Visible Learning Framework, we empower students to grow academically and personally. As a Languages teacher, you'll help students connect with the world through language, culture, and communication-while fostering values grounded in the Gospel. Whether you're an experienced educator or an emerging talent, if you're ready to inspire students and contribute to a school that lives its motto "Ready to Serve," we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Teach with Purpose at St Mary's Catholic College, Gateshead.

Position

Are you a passionate Languages educator ready to inspire students and make a meaningful impact in a faith-filled school community? St Mary's Catholic College, Gateshead is seeking a Temporary Part-Time (0.4FTE) Secondary Languages Teacher to join our team for the 2026 school year. Rooted in the rich Josephite tradition, St Mary's is a co-educational Year 7-12 college where faith, learning, and service come together. We're known for our safe, inclusive, and caring environment, where relationships are nurtured and excellence in teaching is celebrated. With a strong commitment to the Visible Learning Framework, we empower students to grow academically and personally. As a Languages teacher, you'll help students connect with the world through language, culture, and communication-while fostering values grounded in the Gospel. Whether you're an experienced educator or an emerging talent, if you're ready to inspire students and contribute to a school that lives its motto "Ready to Serve," we'd love to hear from you.