About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Santa Sophia Catholic College is seeking a passionate and dedicated HSIE/Legal Studies Teacher to join our innovative and collaborative team on a permanent basis.

At Santa Sophia, we are proud to be part of a community committed to transforming education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Our approach is grounded in faith, with a strong focus on developing the whole child through faith, hope and love.

Key Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic HSIE/Legal Studies teacher to contribute to a forward-thinking learning environment. You will deliver engaging and contemporary lessons that support students to think critically, communicate effectively and engage deeply with the world around them. 

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging HSIE/Legal Studies lessons aligned with the NSW curriculum
• Use data and formative assessment to inform teaching and improve student outcomes
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Create a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment that supports student wellbeing
• Integrate technology and contemporary teaching practices into classroom delivery
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement high-quality teaching and learning programs
• Build strong relationships with students, families and the wider school community
• Support the College’s Catholic identity and mission in all aspects of school life

Why join Santa Sophia?

Santa Sophia offers a truly unique teaching environment, featuring:

• State-of-the-art facilities, including a rooftop basketball court and fully equipped student weights room
• Five storeys of terraced courtyard spaces with modern learning hubs
• Explicit teaching practices, including opportunities for one-on-one instruction
• 100 hours of professional learning annually, focused on evidence-based teaching strategies
• A strong wellbeing focus, including the FIAT/Wellbeing Centre for student support
• Innovative communication tools like visi screens for real-time updates across the College
• On-site amenities such as the popular Bakehouse Café
• Access to Ambrose before and after school care

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a qualified HSIE/Legal Studies teacher with current NESA accreditation
• Demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and the College’s mission
• Be able to create engaging, inclusive and differentiated learning experiences
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Bring enthusiasm, adaptability and a passion for student growth

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.