Full-Time Relief Teacher

St Francis De Sales Regional College

St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina.

We focus on students as individuals and aim to develop their own personal skills by providing a broad curriculum, enriched with many extra-curricular and sporting activities. We adopt a ‘restorative justice’ approach to our everyday life at the College, and encourage students to reflect upon Gospel values in their approach to their own learning.

Our outstanding reputation has evolved from our commitment to providing the best possible education to every student, underpinned by our core purpose—to educate the whole person.

Click here to discover more about St Francis, Leeton

About Leeton

Leeton, in the heart of Australia's food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.

Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.

To find out more about the friendly & wonderful community of Leeton, click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

Temporary Relief Teacher, to replace absent teachers. Their primary responsibilities are to deliver the curriculum material provided by the absent teacher and to provide a duty of care to the students in the absence of the regular teacher.

Benefits of being a temporary relief teacher:

• Reduced administrative overheads, allowing a singular focus on classroom delivery with minimal marking and no reporting responsibilities.
• Guaranteed financial security: Enjoy the stability of full-time hours and a consistent fortnightly income.
• Paid leave during the holiday periods (pending on accrual)
• Diverse experience in teaching different age groups, and subjects across the schools

What We Can Offer

• Temporary Full-time Teaching position, (open to job share arrangements)
• Working at St Francis De Sales College, Leeton
• Commencing as soon as possible
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
• Salary is based on your NESA registrations and years of experience.

Selection Criteria

• At least 5 years classroom teaching experience
• A university degree in the relevant faculty discipline or equivalent with associated qualifications in Education
• Current First Aid
• NESA Teacher Registration
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education
• Demonstrated expertise as a classroom practitioner
• Appropriate qualifications
• A demonstrated capacity to align practice with a whole-school pastoral care model of student support
• An appropriate mix of pedagogical, content and technological knowledge
• An informed understanding of inclusive, learner-centred pedagogy
• An ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to staff professional culture
• Appropriate qualifications and experience in the position advertised
• An appropriate mix of pedagogical, content and technological knowledge
• An informed understanding of the impact of teaching strategies on student learning
• An informed understanding of inclusive, learner centred pedagogy
• An informed understanding of the role of formative and summative assessment in providing feedback that advances student learning
• An ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to staff professional culture
• Knowledge of relevant NESA curriculum documentation, practices and procedures
• Accreditation for Teachers in a Catholic School (Category B, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation.

Applications and Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Felicity Small on 0458776053 and smallf@ww.catholic.edu.au

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience to smallf@ww.catholic.edu.au

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications close Thursday 13th August 2026

NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW - please click here.

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"