INTRODUCTION:

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.
You’ll teach across different year levels and subjects, sharpening your adaptability and broadening your skill set and work alongside multiple teams and departments helping you build strong professional relationships. Every day can bring a new classroom, new students, and fresh challenges and you’ll gain insight into different teaching styles, classroom management techniques, and school cultures.
If you’re someone who thrives on variety, enjoys a challenge, and wants to make a broad impact, this kind of role could be a perfect fit and we want to hear from you!

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

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