12 Dec
Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
Mayfield
Posted: 19/09/2025
- Closing Date: 03/10/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Location: Mayfield
- Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
**San Clemente Catholic College Mayfield** is seeking a **Permanent Full-Time Secondary English & Religious Education Teacher** to join our team from **January 2026**.
Located in the heart of Mayfield, San Clemente is a **Catholic school in the Dominican tradition**, committed to providing an education that nurtures the mind, heart, and spirit. Currently offering Years 7-10, the College is preparing to **introduce Stage 6 in 2026**, creating exciting opportunities for both staff and students.
At San Clemente, **diversity is celebrated**. Our students come from a wide variety of cultural and faith backgrounds, and we are dedicated to recognising and fostering the **unique talents and strengths of every individual**. Through a broad and dynamic curriculum, we aim to inspire a love of learning and help our students flourish in all aspects of their development.
We are known for our **strong, supportive community**, where positive relationships between students, families, and staff are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong emphasis on **pastoral care and wellbeing**, we create an workplace where every student is valued and supported to reach their potential — academically, spiritually, and personally.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we are looking for an educator who is passionate about **English and Religious Education**, and who is eager to **contribute to our growing community**. This role offers the chance to be part of a team-oriented, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of learning at San Clemente.
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
**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a explicit 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
- 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
- Stage 6 teaching experience (desirable)
**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 T&C;'s apply)
- 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**
**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.
- Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close**:Friday 3rd October 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
📌 Secondary English/religious Education Teacher (Mayfield)
🏢 Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
📍 Mayfield
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