ENGLISH/HUMANITIES TEACHER

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale; Armidale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale in NSW is seeking an inspired English/Humanities Teacher to join our dedicated team for 2027. This temporary role offers both full-time (1.0 FTE) and part-time (0.8 FTE) load options negotiable for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include implementing best practice teaching, supporting the College's vision, engaging in professional reading, promoting the Christian ethos, and participating in College functions.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Teaching qualification with English, HSIE and Legal Studies considered desirable.
• Understanding of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements for English and HSIE (Stages 4–6).
• Experience programming, teaching and assessing Secondary English and HSIE.
• Experience using school management and LMS systems (Canvas preferred).
• Strong pedagogical skills with ability to plan for individual student needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and language needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement the College's vision and ethos.
• Deliver engaging English and HSIE lessons using best practice teaching and learning strategies.
• Engage in professional reading and development for ongoing growth in girls' education.
• Promote and support the Christian ethos of the College.
• Abide by staff Code of Conduct and College policies.
• Attend or assist with College functions and events.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification from a reputable tertiary institution

Tools

Canvas LMS

School management system

Job description

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale (PLC) is an independent girls' school with a long and rich history of providing girls' education since 1887. The College is the only all-girls' day and boarding school in NSW north of Sydney to the Queensland border offering education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. PLC Armidale has a strong reputation for academic excellence, an exceptional creative and performing arts program, strength in sport, leadership and challenge experiences, each providing opportunities for girls from a range of diverse backgrounds to excel.

About the Role:

PLC Armidale is seeking an inspiring and dynamic English/Humanities Teacher to join our dedicated team for 2027. This is a temporary position offering flexibility, with both full-time (1.0 FTE) and part-time (0.8 FTE) load options negotiable for the right candidate.

General Responsibilities:

• To support and implement the vision of the College.
• To implement best practice teaching and learning strategies.
• To engage in professional reading and development as part of an expectation of continual development in girls' education.
• To actively promote and support the Christian ethos of the College.
• To abide by the staff Code of Conduct and other College policies.
• To attend or assist various functions of the College community in support of colleagues and students.

Selection Criteria:

• Recognised teaching qualification from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Teaching qualification specialisation in English, HSIE and Legal Studies also desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NESA requirements for English and HSIE education, Stages 4 to 6.
• Experience programming, teaching and assessing student learning of Secondary English and HSIE subjects.
• Experience using a school management system and learning management system such as Canvas.
• Outstanding pedagogical skills with experience in planning for individual student needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with children with additional support needs, including a language background other than English desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a faculty team.
• Able to assist with the co-curricular programs of the College.
• Evident understanding of the ethos and values of a Christian independent all-girls' school.
• A valid Working With Children Check Clearance number.
• NESA accreditation.

Please note your current employer or Principal may be contacted in addition to referees nominated.