MacKillop Education NSW supports young people at risk of disengaging from school to reconnect with learning and purpose. At Waranara School in Annandale, students in Years 9–12 are supported by specialist staff to overcome challenges, improve wellbeing, and successfully complete their secondary education.
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About The Role
This casual relief role supports students in Years 9–12 on an as‐needed basis, delivering engaging, student‐centred lessons that promote re‐engagement and wellbeing. You will work closely with colleagues, families and community partners to support young people facing complex challenges, while maintaining a safe, inclusive and compliant learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver learning: Teach engaging lessons aligned to the NSW (NESA) curriculum for Years 9–12
Plan with purpose: Develop programs, differentiate learning, and adapt to diverse needs
Assess effectively: Create and mark assessments to track student progress
Collaborate: Work with staff and support disability provisions
Support the school: Supervise students and contribute to meetings
Grow professionally: Maintain accreditation through ongoing development
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstrated experience teaching the NSW (NESA) curriculum in a secondary setting
Student‐centred approach, with strong skills in differentiated instruction
Highly organised, with proven ability to manage lesson planning, assessment, records and reporting
Flexible and collaborative, able to work effectively within a small team environment
Experience supporting secondary students with complex and diverse needs (highly desirable)
You Must Have
NESA Teacher Registration
Valid and current NSW Driver's Licence




Satisfactory Criminal History Check
Valid Employee Working with Children Check
Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)
What We Offer
More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
Wellbeing that matters – Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
Sanctuary Organisation – MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe setting that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network
Our Commitment
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
For more information, please contact: Rachael Peet at
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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📌 Casual Teacher (New South Wales)
🏢 MacKillop Family Services
📍 New South Wales