English and Religion Teacher

Kildare Catholic College is a catholic secondary college teaching students from year 7 to 12. We also have a diverse boarding population at Mt Erin Boarding House, which offers an affordable boarding option for students who live outside the Wagga Wagga region. The core values of Kildare Catholic College are the promotion of respect for self, others and our environment, as well as the development of the whole person; spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially.

To find out more about Kildare Catholic College, click here.

About Wagga Wagga

Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes. Welcome to Wagga Wagga. To find out more, click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities. In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning. We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Kildare Catholic College is a welcoming and inclusive learning community where learning outcomes are maximised for each individual. As per our motto "Live the truth", these truths are Gospel truths enlivened by our values of Faith, Learning, Compassion and Justice. Kildare has a well-earned reputation for strong academic achievement with an emphasis on each student's personal best as their goal. We have an opportunity for a dynamic and committed English Teacher to join our learning community. Position Description attached

• Temporary, Full-Time Maternity Leave Position
• Commencing 20th October 2025 - 12th October 2026
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
• Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service

• An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education.
• Demonstrated experience as a classroom practitioner
• Qualified to teach Stage 6 English and capacity to teach Extension courses is an advantage.
• Appropriate qualifications.
• A demonstrated capacity to align practice with a whole-school Positive Behaviour for Learning model of student support.
• An appropriate mix of pedagogical, content and technological knowledge.
• An informed understanding of inclusive, learner-centred pedagogy.
• An ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to staff professional culture.
• Willingness to participate in staff professional development in partnership with the College.
• Willingness to contribute to the KLA team in their understanding of relevant curriculum and its application to the College.
• Willingness to take on co-curricular activities.
• Capacity to teach Religious Education (RE) is an advantage.
• (Category D, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.
• NSW Working with Children Check
• NSW NESA Accreditation

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Brett Somerville via email at recruitment-kcc@ww.catholic.edu.au and (02) 6932 6100. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description to recruitment-kcc@ww.catholic.edu.au. If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment Requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW's People and Culture team.

Applications Close Sunday 28th September 2025

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds