Secondary History/Geography/RE Teacher

Overview

St Catherine's Catholic College, Singleton, is seeking a Temporary Full Time (1.0FTE) Secondary History/Geography/Religious Education Teacher from October 2025 until April 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for educators who enjoy variety and flexibility in their teaching assignments. The college is nestled in the beautiful Hunter Valley and caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 12, with a strong focus on Visible Wellbeing, Gifted Education, and differentiated learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach across different year levels and subjects, adapting to diverse needs and collaborating with multiple teams and departments to build professional relationships.
  
• Support the Catholic ethos of the college; promote a faith‑filled educational experience and contribute to a school culture where learning and curiosity are nurtured and students connect with their world through deep learning and engagement.
  
• Differentiate learning for students according to their needs and abilities and contribute to the creation of effective assessment practices and quality teaching programs.
  
• Work across the college to provide a holistic education that includes academic and spiritual development.
  

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
  

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 2023.

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
  
• 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 David Crawford, Principal on Tel: (02) 6578 9600 or via email: david.crawford@mn.catholic.edu.au

How to Apply

• Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
  
• Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
  

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications close: Friday 5th September 2025 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.

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