<p><strong>Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 3 December 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> At Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights we provide quality Catholic education within a strong culture of learning. Inspired by our charism, staff and students are called to live out the Gospel values by being good people and good students. By participating in the rich academic, co-curricular and spiritual life of the College, students aspire to achieve their personal best and to make a difference in the world.<br><br> Freeman Catholic College is a high performing secondary College, blessed with a collegial and expert staff who foster positive relationships with one another, students and parents. Our commitment is to challenge all students to meet their potential, in a supportive, Catholic and inclusive community.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $129,536</li> <li>an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As an <strong>Assistant Year Coordinator (1pt)</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The position is a 1-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. The Assistant Year Coordinator works closely with the Year Coordinator and Pastoral Care Coordinator, supporting students learning through supporting their pastoral needs.<br><br> This is a Middle Leadership position, responsible for working closely with families, staff and students. The mission of Sydney Catholic Schools is to know and love Christ through learning, and our vision is to foster thriving Catholic communities through excellent teaching and learning. This role focuses on managing the well-being needs of the College, to support the faith life, pastoral and curriculum needs of the school. You'll bring:</p> <ul> <li>expertise and experience in your subject area, with capacity to teach Religious Education (advantageous)</li> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education &amp; NESA accreditation</li> <li>a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College, the Catholic Church and the wellbeing of all community members</li> <li>ability to create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students</li> <li>a commitment to academic excellence</li> <li>excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being</li> <li>demonstrated organisational, management and leadership skills, and attention to detail to assist in implementing SCS policies and procedures to support students with complex social-emotional needs and behaviours</li> <li>exemplary teacher experience with the ability to integrate successful pedagogical practices in the classroom, programming and assessment</li> <li>capacity to communicate effectively, whilst maintaining confidentiality and discretion to support the dignity of all students, parents and staff</li> <li>confidence to make decisions to implement SCS policies and procedures</li> <li>demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively, delegate, team build, and resolve conflict appropriately</li> <li>ability to interact and network with a wide range of people, including staff, students, parents and external providers</li> <li>confidence in conflict resolution to support students with challenging behaviours</li> <li>highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written</li> <li>leadership skills to develop pastoral initiatives to promote relational trust</li> <li>capabilities of managing conflict with students, staff and parents underpinned by the principles of Restorative Justice.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br> Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>