Job Description

MacKillop Education NSW supports young people at risk of disengaging from school to reconnect with learning and purpose. At Waranara School in Annandale, students in Years 9–12 are supported by specialist staff to overcome challenges, improve wellbeing, and successfully complete their secondary education.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

This casual relief role supports students in Years 9–12 on an as-needed basis, delivering engaging, student-centred lessons that promote re-engagement and wellbeing. You will work closely with colleagues, families and community partners to support young people facing complex challenges, while maintaining a safe, inclusive and compliant learning environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver learning: Teach engaging lessons aligned to the NSW (NESA) curriculum for Years 9–12
• Plan with purpose: Develop programs, differentiate learning, and adapt to diverse needs
• Assess effectively: Create and mark assessments to track student progress
• Collaborate: Work with staff and support disability provisions
• Support the school: Supervise students and contribute to meetings
• Grow professionally: Maintain accreditation through ongoing development

We are seeking 1x Casual Relief Teacher to join our MacKillop Education Program based in Annandale, NSW.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience teaching the NSW (NESA) curriculum in a secondary setting
• Student-centred approach, with strong skills in differentiated instruction
• Highly organised, with proven ability to manage lesson planning, assessment, records and reporting
• Flexible and collaborative, able to work effectively within a small team environment
• Experience supporting secondary students with complex and diverse needs (highly desirable)

For a full listing please view the Position Description.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

You must have a:

• NESA Teacher Registration
• Valid and current NSW Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

For more information, please contact: Rachael Peet at Rachael.Peet@mackillop.org.au

WHAT WE OFFER:

• More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways - Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection - Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.