Posted: 27/08/2025
Closing Date: 10/09/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Medowie
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is seeking a Permanent Full-time Secondary PDHPE Teacher to join the team in January 2026.
Step into a rewarding teaching role at Catherine McAuley Catholic College, a vibrant and growing Years 7–12 Catholic school in the beautiful Port Stephens region. We’re looking for an enthusiastic PDHPE teacher to inspire our students and be part of a community where learning is deeply connected to faith, purpose, and wellbeing.
Our College is entering an exciting chapter of growth and development, dedicated to nurturing adaptable and thoughtful learners and educators. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where innovation and joy in education go hand in hand.
Enjoy the best of both worlds with Medowie’s coastal charm and semi-rural tranquility, just a short drive from Newcastle and the picturesque Hunter Valley. If you’re passionate about shaping young lives and embracing a supportive community, Catherine McAuley is the place to be.

JOB 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

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

• 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 program