English Teacher

Canberra Grammar School; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 13.5% superann.

Employee awards program and PD funding

Salary packaging arrangements

Complimentary daily barista-made-coff

Morning tea and discounted lunches

Onsite health clinic and flu shots

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

14 weeks paid parental leave

School fee concessions

Onsite parking

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School invites an experienced English Language and Literature teacher to inspire curiosity and confident expression across Years 7–12. You will bring literature to life, support holistic development and contribute to excellence in curriculum planning and assessment within the MYP framework.

You will collaborate with colleagues, foster inclusive learning, and participate in pastoral care and co-curricular life while upholding safeguarding standards and school values.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach English across Years 7–12 with adaptable approaches.
• Passion for literature, language and holistic development.
• Proven record of outstanding teaching that engages and supports students.
• Collaborative approach to curriculum development and professional learning.
• Experience with Australian Curriculum; willingness to develop expertise in HSC/IB programmes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Willingness to contribute beyond regular classroom hours.
• Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across Years 7–12, adapting to diverse learning needs.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, classroom practice and assessment, including Language and Literature in the MYP.
• Support student wellbeing and participate in co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care.
• Engage in the broader life of Canberra Grammar School and contribute beyond classroom hours.

Skills

English language teaching

Literature enthusiasm

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Education

Teaching qualification/registration

Job description

• Inspire a love of language, literature and ideas
• Join a team of knowledgeable and collaborative educators
• Full-time, ongoing position at Canberra Grammar School

About the Role

Canberra Grammar School is seeking an experienced and engaging English Language and Literature Teacher who inspires curiosity, critical thinking and confident expression.

You will bring literature to life and help students develop their skills as thoughtful readers, purposeful writers and articulate communicators. Teaching across Years 7–12, you will contribute to excellence in curriculum planning, classroom practice and assessment, including Language and Literature within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Working alongside passionate colleagues, you will share ideas, contribute your subject expertise and create inclusive learning experiences that challenge and support students across a range of abilities.

Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to pastoral care, co-curricular opportunities and the broader life of the School, supporting students’ learning, wellbeing and personal growth.

About You

You are a qualified and enthusiastic educator with strong expertise in English Language and Literature and a commitment to helping every student thrive.

You will bring:

• The ability to teach English effectively across Years 7–12, adapting your approach to different learning needs and abilities.
• A passion for literature, language and the holistic development of young people.
• A record of outstanding teaching practice that engages, challenges and supports students.
• A collaborative approach to curriculum development, professional learning and sharing effective practice.
• Experience teaching the Australian Curriculum, or a willingness to develop this expertise, together with experience in or a willingness to undertake training for relevant HSC and/or IB programmes.
• An enthusiastic commitment to the School’s pastoral care and co-curricular programmes.
• A willingness to contribute to School activities beyond regular classroom hours.
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All team members at CGS are required to have:

• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check
• Full working rights within Australia

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
• Onsite parking

Working at CGS

At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a warm and inclusive community committed to educational excellence, student wellbeing and professional growth.

We value educators who bring energy, expertise and fresh ideas to their work, and we support them to continue learning and developing throughout their careers. Together, we inspire students to pursue personal excellence and make a positive contribution to the world around them.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.