<p><strong>Mercy Catholic College seeks a passionate and skilled teacher of Religious Education and Studies of Religion for a temporary full-time maternity leave position commencing in Term 3 2026 until 27 January 2027. Within the scope of this role there also exists an opportunity as a 3 Pt Coordinator of Religious Education.</strong></p> <p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay:&nbsp;</strong>We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>More time:&nbsp;</strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:&nbsp;</strong>Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts:&nbsp;</strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children’s school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:&nbsp;</strong>we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Middle Leaders Program</strong>: We have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow&nbsp;</li> <li> <p><strong>Teachers Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>About the School</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood is a systemic girls’ secondary school on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. The school was established in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy. The first lay Principal was appointed in 1989. The enrolment of the college is 730 students.&nbsp;</p> <p>The college aims to educate students to be strong Catholic women, ready and able to take an active role in society. It values the role of the individual (students, staff, parents) within the community and attempts to encourage the understanding that rights must be balanced by responsibilities. It strives to meet the sentiments of the prophet Micah to 'act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God'.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be a highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner with demonstrated experience and capacity as a teacher of Religious Education and Studies of Religion</li> <li>Support the vision, purpose and values of Catholic Schools Broken Bay and the strategic priorities of the College</li> <li>A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety</li> <li>Embed innovative pedagogical practices including digital technology</li> <li>Effectively manage and facilitate safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive welfare practices</li> <li>Be able to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community</li> <li>Align professional learning to the needs of the students</li> <li>Have highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, parents, carers and the wider community</li> <li>Be willing to contribute to the broader cocurricular endeavours of school life as an active member of the College community</li> <li>HSC marking experience advantageous though not essential</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> 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 in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy,&nbsp;<i>Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith</i>. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How do I apply?</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>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&nbsp;</li> <li>A current Resume</li> <li>A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment purpose</li> </ul> <p><strong>Closing Date: COB,&nbsp;9th June 2026</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Please note, we may interview candidates prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to submit an application as soon as reasonably possible.</strong></i>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.</strong></p> <p><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i></p>