Posted: 27/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/06/2026
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Singleton
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
St Catherine's Catholic College, Singleton is seeking a Temporary Part-Time (0.4 FTE) Secondary HSIE Teacher to join the team for the remainder of the year.
Located in the heart of the picturesque Hunter Valley, just 73 kilometres from Newcastle, St Catherine’s draws students from across the Singleton Local Government Area. Surrounded by the historic charm of Morpeth and Wollombi and only 30 minutes from the renowned Hunter Valley vineyards, the College offers an exceptional balance of lifestyle and professional opportunity.
As a co-educational K–12 Catholic learning community, St Catherine’s has a proud tradition of academic achievement, sporting success and cultural excellence. The College provides a seamless educational journey from Kindergarten to Year 12 within a nurturing environment built on high expectations and strong relationships.
As a Visible Wellbeing School, St Catherine’s is committed to evidence-based teaching and wellbeing practices that empower every student to thrive. The College offers a Gifted Education Program and delivers a differentiated curriculum to support diverse learning needs, providing both targeted intervention and meaningful extension opportunities.
The successful applicant will promote the College as a place of learning and excellence through contemporary, evidence-based pedagogical practice, including effective use of digital learning. They will contribute to a collaborative professional culture focused on improving student outcomes and will work in alignment with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a supportive, forward-thinking and values-driven school community.
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
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
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
Contact David Crawford, Principal on Tel: (02) 6578 9600 or via email: [email protected]
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.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
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: Wednesday 10th June 2026 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 and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
