<p><strong>Job Title:&nbsp; </strong>HSIE/RE Teacher</p> <p><strong>Posting Start Date:&nbsp; </strong>09/11/2026</p> <p><strong>Posting End Date:&nbsp; </strong>22/11/2026</p> <p><strong>Job Description:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>About the Opportunity</p> <p>Cerdon College, Merrylands is seeking a HSIE and Religious Education Teacher to join our school community. This is a temporary full-time position for 12 months, commencing in 2027.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cerdon College is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7-12. The College provides a supportive and encouraging learning environment that promotes meaningful connections with peers, school and parish communities.</p> <p>If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.</p> <p>Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)</p> <p>There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! &nbsp;As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>Salary packaging for eligible employees</li> <li>Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)</li> <li>Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees</li> <li>Extensive growth and development opportunities</li> <li>Cultural leave for Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander employees</li> <li>State-of-the-art facilities</li> </ul> <p>The successful candidate</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate contemporary knowledge of the HSIE and Religious Education curricula and effective teaching, assessment and reporting practices.</li> <li>Have the willingness and capacity to teach Geography.</li> <li>Plan, deliver and evaluate rigorous, inclusive learning programs that engage and challenge students.</li> <li>Differentiate teaching to meet diverse learning needs and help each student progress.</li> <li>Be willing to learn and apply the College's approach to explicit teaching within an inquiry framework.</li> <li>Use a range of teaching resources, including interactive technologies, to support student learning.</li> <li>Contribute to assessment, reporting, data management and compliance requirements.</li> <li>Be organised, work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with students, families and staff.</li> <li>Build positive relationships and maintain a safe, inclusive and intellectually challenging learning environment.</li> </ul> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Applications must include:</p> <ul> <li>A Resume and Cover Letter including, copies of your Qualifications, Accreditations and Transcripts</li> <li>Working with Children Check (Employee) or willing to obtain</li> <li>NESA Accreditation and Statements of Service</li> </ul> <p>The Organisation</p> <p><a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">CSPD</a> is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.</p> <p>Child Safeguarding Statement</p> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs <a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/-/media/project/cedp/shared/policies/safeguarding-procedures.pdf" rel="nofollow">Safeguarding Procedures</a> and <a href="https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/-/media/project/cedp/shared/policies/code-of-conduct-when-working-with-children-and-students.pdf" rel="nofollow">Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students</a>. For more information regarding WWCCs, <a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check" rel="nofollow">click here</a>.</p> <p>Diversity Statement</p> <p>CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p>