<p><strong>Mercy Catholic College Chatswood</strong> seeks a passionate, dynamic and skilled <strong>diverse learning classroom teacher for this permanent full-time role commencing in January 2027.</strong></p> <p>If you are committed to inclusive education and empowering every student to thrive, we would love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong>&nbsp;<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:</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>Be a highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner with demonstrated experience in a secondary school setting</li> <li>Support the vision, purpose and values of Catholic Schools Broken Bay and the strategic priorities of the College</li> <li>Current knowledge of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Disability Standards for Education</li> <li>Current knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), its processes and obligations to schools</li> <li>Proven ability to develop, implement, assess and monitor individual learning plans for diverse learning students, including behaviour and personal care support plans</li> <li>Embed innovative pedagogical practices including digital technology</li> <li>Effectively manage and facilitate 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>Be able to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic diverse learning team and professional learning community</li> <li>Possess highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills alongside the ability to develop positive personal relationships with staff, students, parents, carers and community members</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment to supporting and participating in the broader co-curricular activities and initiatives of the College 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><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.<br><br><strong>How do I apply?</strong><br><br> 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</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Closing Date: COB Monday, 9th November 2026</strong></p> <p><i><strong>We may interview candidates prior to the advertised closing date so encourage you to submit your application as soon as reasonably possible.</strong></i></p> <p><br><strong>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.</strong><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></p>