<p>Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood is a systemic girl’s secondary school on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. The school was established in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy. The first lay Principal was appointed in 1989. The enrolment of the college is 720 students.<br><br> The college aims to educate students to be strong Catholic women, ready and able to take an active role in society. It values the role of the individual (students, staff, parents) within the community and attempts to encourage the understanding that rights must be balanced by responsibilities. It strives to meet the sentiments of the prophet Micah to 'act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God.</p> <p><strong>Mercy Catholic College is currently seeking an energetic and passionate Teacher of Commerce, Business Studies and Legal Studies to commence in Term 2. This is a temporary part-time 0.7 FTE role until 27/01/2027 with the possibility of an on-going, permanent, full-time role in 2027 for the right candidate.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong><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:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher Pay:&nbsp;</strong>Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2%&nbsp;<strong>above</strong>&nbsp;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:&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;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:&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;<strong>Overnight Allowance for Camps and Excursions</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the Diocese of Broken Bay</li> <li>Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner with experience teaching Stage 5 Commerce and Stage 6 Business Studies and Legal Studies</li> <li>Proven ability to embed innovative pedagogical practices, including digital technology to provide a motivating and engaging learning environment</li> <li>Differentiate the curriculum to meet diverse student learning requirements</li> <li>Effectively manage, and facilitate, safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices</li> <li>Highly effective in managing and facilitating safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices</li> <li>Align professional learning to the needs of students</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community.</li> <li>Have highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, parents and community members</li> <li>Be willing to contribute to the broader cocurricular endeavours of college life as an active member of our vibrant College community</li> <li>Have a valid Working with Children Check</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><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 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy,&nbsp;<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.</p> <p><strong>How do I apply?</strong></p> <p>Applications should include:</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&nbsp;</li> <li>A valid&nbsp;Working&nbsp;with&nbsp;Children&nbsp;Check for paid employment purpose&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Closing Date: COB,&nbsp;29th March 2026</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Please note, we may interview candidates prior to the closing&nbsp;date,&nbsp;so we encourage you to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;an application&nbsp;as soon as reasonably possible.</strong></i>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><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&nbsp;are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i></p>