<p>Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood is currently seeking an energetic and passionate <strong>Teacher of Drama (Stage 6) with Religious Education.</strong> The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and enjoy working in a dynamic and cohesive team.<br><br> This is a permanent full-time opportunity to start on 27 January 2026.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong><br><br> We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% <strong>above</strong> the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future</li> <li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time, in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days focused on curriculum reform, as well as separate arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts: </strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.</li> <li><strong>Middle Leaders Program</strong>: we have a comprehensive program to develop leadership capacity, including for aspiring leaders of tomorrow</li> <li><strong>Teachers</strong> <strong>Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Strong commitment to the Catholic ethos and our Vision of <i>Authentic professional Catholic education delivered with care and compassion</i></li> <li>Be a highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner with experience teaching Drama to Stage 6 and Junior Religious Education</li> <li>Embed innovative pedagogical practices including digital technology</li> <li>Ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet diverse student learning</li> <li>Align professional learning to the needs of students</li> <li>Effectively manage and facilitate safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices</li> <li>Have highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and community members</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community</li> <li>Possess a genuine passion for teaching and a willingness to contribute to the College's Creative Arts programmes</li> <li>Willingness to contribute to the broader extracurricular aspects of school life as an active member of the school community</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><br><br><strong>About Us</strong><br><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 45 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, <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.<br><br><br><strong>How do I apply?</strong><br><br> Applications should include:<br> &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</li> <li>A current resume</li> </ul> <p><br><br><strong>To Apply -&gt;</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psc/CGPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=1&amp;JobOpeningId=7363&amp;PostingSeq=1"> <strong>CLICK HERE!</strong></a><br><br><br><br> The last date for submission of applications is <strong>21 October 2025</strong><br><br> Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.<br><br><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><br> &nbsp;</p>