St Francis Xavier's College Hamilton is seeking a Temporary Full Time HSIE/Religion Teacher to join the team for Terms 2 & 3, 2026.
About the School
St Francis Xavier's College, Hamilton, is a comprehensive co‐educational college catering to vibrant young adults across Years 7 to 12. We are committed to creating a contemporary space that celebrates diversity. Our teachers offer a holistic approach to education that acknowledges the mind, body and spirit of students and supports personal and social responsibility. The teaching community upholds a vision of high‐quality education with hands‐on experiences, and a Catholic ethos, nurturing positive relationships and modelling faith in action.
Description
Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.
* Supported by the Catholic community, 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 programmes.
The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence‐based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning). The teacher will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes and will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
Experience & Criteria
We seek an educator who can demonstrate the following:
* Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and actively support the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. (For Primary or Religion Teaching positions you must also be Catholic.)
* Ability to apply appropriate knowledge to plan and prepare contemporary and compliant teaching programmes and assessments that meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students, encouraging 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 wider community 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 the 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 programme through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply).
* Employee assistance programme (EAP).
* Training and staff development programmes.
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
* Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
Further Information
Contact Greg Ptolemy, Principal on Tel: (02) 4961 2863 or via email:
How to Apply
* Please provide a cover letter along with your resume.
* Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Applications are only considered if submitted through our careers page, our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Applications close Sunday 8th pm.
Safeguarding Statement
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.
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