TAS Teacher with VET Hospitality Food and Beverage
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Food Technology
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
13 September 2026
About Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
141.8
94.6 teaching · 47.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,097
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
51%
Girls vs boys
1,097 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Due to continued growth in student enrolments, applications are invited from experienced TAS teachers with a VET Hospitality Food and Beverage qualification for a full-time, permanent teaching position commencing Term 1, 2027.
Who are we?
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is an independent Catholic school for girls, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889 and entrusted to Mercy Partners in 2021. Grounded in the Mercy values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice and Service, the College nurtures students and staff as visionary leaders and compassionate changemakers. Mercy is expressed as empathy and love in action, within a community where academic learning and faith flourish together.
The opportunity
OLMC is seeking an experienced Technology and Applied Studies Teacher with a current VET Hospitality Food and Beverage qualification to join our vibrant learning community. In this role, you will inspire students through innovative, authentic, and industry-connected learning experiences that prepare them for future pathways and success. As a member of our community, you will be committed to nurturing the gifts and talents of every student while upholding and promoting our Catholic ethos. Through your teaching and leadership, you will ensure that Catholic practices and Mercy Values remain central to all aspects of College life.
What are we looking for?
- Tertiary qualifications relevant to teaching TAS and currency to deliver Certificate II in Food and Beverage (SIT20322) courses in NSW.
- Proven experience teaching Stages 4-6 TAS.
- Demonstrated capacity to critically reflect on and…