Assistant English Coordinator (1 point)

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Discount on school fees

Wellbeing programs

Co-Curricular opportunities

Job summary

Marist Sisters' College Woolwich, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, is seeking an Assistant English Coordinator to provide strategic and instructional leadership, guide curriculum delivery, and model exemplary practice with expertise in NESA and HSC requirements. The role is a 1-point promotional position, temporary for up to 3 years, while teaching remains full-time and permanent.

You will lead English teaching, develop engaging learning experiences, assess student progress, mentor staff and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.
• Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.
• Strong English teaching background and ability to teach Stage 6 English (Extension 1 & 2 desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all English teaching, ensuring curriculum delivery and assessment excellence.
• Teach Stage 6 English courses, including Extension 1 & 2 (desirable).
• Create engaging, rigorous learning experiences for diverse students.
• Develop formative and summative assessments to drive student progress.
• Use data to set learning objectives and provide feedback.
• Mentor colleagues through professional development practices.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and student wellbeing.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning experiences.
• Contribute to school life through Co-Curricular involvement and professional learning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum delivery

Data-informed planning

Mentoring teachers

Classroom management

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Marist Sisters' College Woolwich, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary ranges from $90,177 to $129,536
• an additional coordinator allowance on top of your base salary, an annual allowance of up to $10,072
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is a unique place for girls to learn, explore, discover and grow into competent and capable young women. Infused with the Marist spirit, our school's strong family atmosphere nurtures students' individual and collective needs so they become critical thinkers, capable networkers, independent learners and team players.

As a 'girls-only' school, our students develop and challenge themselves through participation in STEM, sport, the arts and academia which includes the Newman Selective Gifted Education Program. Effective teaching and wellbeing programs equip our young women to meet the challenges of further study, professional workplaces and global responsibility.

About You

As Assistant English Coordinator, you will provide strategic and instructional leadership support, guide curriculum delivery and model exemplary practice. You will bring expertise in NESA and HSC requirements and your work will contribute to every student reaching their full potential through high quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy. The position is a 1-point promotional role, temporary for up to 3 years, however your teaching position will be full-time and permanent. This position will attract a 1 point time and remuneration allocation. To excel in this role, you will be able to:

• assist in providing leadership and oversight of all English teaching and learning, ensuring excellence in curriculum delivery and assessment
• demonstrate expertise in English with the ability to teach Stage 6 English courses, including Extension 1 & 2 English, is desirable
• create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
• create and utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
• support and mentor teachers through professional development, feedback, and shared learning approaches
• demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences
• contribute to the wider life of the school through Co-Curricular involvement, events, and professional learning initiatives
• provide evidence of a tertiary qualification in Education & NESA accreditation
• provide Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.