Full-time / Part-time, Ongoing

We are excited to announce an opening for an English, Religious Education, and Humanities teacher at our vibrant educational institution. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to inspire students through the exploration of literature, culture, morality, and history. Our ideal candidate will bring creativity and a warm, approachable demeanor to the classroom, encouraging students to engage with complex subjects and think critically about the world around them. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing lesson plans that foster not just academic growth, but also emotional and social development. Our school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, where teachers collaborate to share best practices and enrich the educational experience.

If you have a genuine passion for teaching and a desire to help students understand their place in society through the humanities, we would love to see your application. Join our dedicated team and help us create an engaging learning environment that celebrates diversity, encourages dialogue, and nurtures intellectual curiosity! P–10 teachers are encouraged to apply!

Benefits of joining Catherine McAuley College Bendigo:

Competitive salaries and packages

Leadership and career development opportunities

Flexible, diverse and inclusive workforce

Qualification and Requirements:

Degree qualification in Education, English / Humanities, Religious Education, or related field.

Current teaching qualifications and VIT registration

Proven experience in teaching at secondary level.

Demonstrated ability to engage students with a lively, adaptive and effective teaching style.

Strong understanding of differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning styles

Commitment to child safety.

Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven organisational skills.

Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to achieve the best outcomes.

Demonstrated competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers across professional knowledge, practice and engagement.

About Catherine McAuley College Bendigo

Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is a co-educational year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school and a member of the vibrant network of Mercy Education Limited, schools around Australia, Catherine McAuley College staff benefit from a professional environment, which has been cultivated over the 148 years of the school’s heritage.

The Mercy values of compassion, courage, respect, justice, service and hospitality guide our way and our touchstone statement supports these values: ‘inspiring members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve’.

The College is situated across two campuses: St Mary’s Campus, Barkly Street Bendigo (Years 10-12) and Coolock Campus, McIvor Hwy, Junortoun (Years 7 – 9). The current enrolment is approximately 1500 students with a significant growth forecast and plans well underway for further exciting future developments.

The College is a reGEN school committed to promoting and adopting an integrated curriculum approach to sustainable living including respecting, conserving, and renewing our global environment.

We are dedicated to developing students who are critical and creative thinkers, with the skills to be self-motivated in the pursuit of knowledge. Our students are empowered to see themselves as positive agents of change, who are called to participate actively and ethically in society as young men and women of Mercy.

To explore what happens in our learning areas across both campuses, please visit our website, take a virtual tour or look through Open House which also includes further 3D tours .

How to Apply

1. Provide a cover letter and your current Resume, including at least two professional referees – all applications are to be addressed to the Principal, Mr Brian Turner

2. Complete and include an Application for Employment – Teacher which is accessible via the website.

3. Email applications to the People and Culture mailbox: [email protected]

Applications close on Friday 27 June 2025.

More information

For more information on this role, please contact Frank Dullard, Executive Deputy Principal Staff & Administration on 5445 9100 or [email protected].

Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement (CEMEA) 2022.