Catholic Schools Broken Bay – Chatswood NSW
Mercy Catholic College Chatswood is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and highly skilled English Teacher to join our thriving learning community. This temporary full-time maternity leave position offers the opportunity to teach English through to Stage 6 and inspire young women to achieve their academic potential. The role commences in Week 6, Term ****** (26 August ****) and concludes at the end of Term ******.
Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood is a systemic girl's secondary school on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. The school was established in **** by the Sisters of Mercy. The first lay Principal was appointed in ****. The enrolment of the college is 650 students.
Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?
We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:
Higher Pay:
Our latest four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2%
above
the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future
More Time:
We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching Time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days plus further arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year
Staff Voice:




Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
Staff School Fee Discounts:
Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
Wellbeing Support:
we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.
Middle Leaders Program
: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow
Teachers
Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions
Specific Criteria
Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner committed to the ethos of the Catholic School
A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety
Capacity to contribute to the school's Continuous Improvement Cycle and is committed to student achievement
Able to teach secondary English
Proven ability to apply sound pedagogical practices to create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the needs of all learners
Skilled in analysing and reflecting on student learning data to ensure learning growth for all students;
Highly effective in managing and facilitating safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices
Willingness to contribute to the broader extracurricular aspects of school life as an active member of the school community




Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community.
Proficient in the use of technology to enhance student learning
Applicants who are not currently working in a Broken Bay systemic school must have a 4-year training qualification or be enrolled to undertake further study that will provide them with a four-year trained qualification to be eligible to apply for any teaching position in the Diocese.
About Us
We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning, and wellbeing. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.
Applications should include:
A Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and
A Current Resume
Application Closing Date: COB Friday, 31st July ****.
Preferred candidates may be interviewed prior to the advertised closing date.
Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.
At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels secure, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.
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📌 Secondary English Teacher (New South Wales)
🏢 Catholic Schools Broken Bay
📍 New South Wales