The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta is looking for a skilled, contemporary and passionate HSIE Teacher to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students. This position will commence in 2026. Additionally at Santa Sophia Catholic College we provide exciting opportunities to extend your professional practice and earn additional income. One of the unique features of working at Santa Sophia is the opportunity for paid overtime through our Curriculum-Related Masterclasses Program. These after-school sessions are delivered to students in Years 2–6 who attend Ambrose Early Learning and Care onsite. Teachers are invited to run engaging, curriculum-aligned masterclasses, allowing you to share your expertise in creative and meaningful ways. These sessions are generously remunerated at a very worthwhile hourly rate, recognising the value of your time, effort and professional skill. Come and be part of a dynamic K–12 learning community that supports innovation, professional growth and a true work-life balance. Apply now to join a College that is reimagining education, where your contributions are valued — both in and beyond the classroom. Key focus areas for the HSIE The HSIE Teacher will fit the following criteria: -Good knowledge of Enquiry Based Learning -Extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced. -Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning. -Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback. -Committed to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development. -Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students. - Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning. Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter. The Organisation Catholic Education within the Diocese of Parramatta provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment in its primary and secondary schools and for early learning and out of school hours care centres in western Sydney. One of the largest employers in western Sydney, Catholic Education's recruitment, selection and appointment processes reflect its purpose and intent, and that is to provide quality Catholic schooling by strengthening the professional lives of staff, and to improve the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community.