<p>Join a Faith-Filled Learning Community at St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead!</p> <p><br> Are you a passionate Religious Studies educator ready to make a lasting impact in a vibrant Catholic school community?&nbsp;St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead&nbsp;is seeking a&nbsp;Permanent Full-Time Secondary Religion Studies Teacher&nbsp;to begin in&nbsp;2026—and we’d love to welcome someone who shares our deep commitment to faith, learning, and service.<br><br> Rooted in the rich Josephite tradition, St Mary’s is more than a school—it’s a spiritual home where students are nurtured to grow as learners and as people.<br> Our co-educational Year 7–12 college is renowned for its safe, inclusive, and caring environment, where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.<br><br> We embrace the&nbsp;Visible Learning Framework&nbsp;to drive excellence in teaching, and we uphold high standards across all aspects of college life.<br> But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to the Gospel values.<br> Our motto,&nbsp;“Ready to Serve,”&nbsp;is not just a phrase—it’s a way of life.<br> We believe in forming students who are not only academically capable but spiritually grounded and ready to serve their communities with compassion and purpose.<br><br> If you’re called to inspire young minds through Religious Education and help shape the next generation of faith-filled leaders, we invite you to bring your gifts to St Mary’s.<br><br> &nbsp;Apply now and be part of a mission that matters—where faith meets learning, and hearts are shaped for life.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EcnID8AsT2RIv4IMhqWnjM8BhYBvcyP4DJ4xqQ9xvoVhFw?e=tNuBqW"><strong><u>POSITION DESCRIPTION</u></strong></a><br><br> Teachers in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live purposeful lives.<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Supported by the Catholic community of which they are a vital part, teachers invite students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>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<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>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 programs<br><br> 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) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.&nbsp; The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</li> </ul>