English Teacher

OAGS; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Anglican Grammar School in Orange NSW seeks a Senior School English Teacher (Years 7–12) to deliver curriculum and provide pastoral support within a Christian education environment.

Reporting to the English Faculty Co-ordinator, you will design teaching programs, assess students, manage welfare, and contribute to co‑curricular activities using ICT tools such as CANVAS, Google and Edumate.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and/or teaching qualification.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• NESA Accreditation currency (Proficient or Experienced).
• Demonstrated ability to relate to young people in a positive, respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in classroom teaching.
• Design teaching programs and assessment plans for each class.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Support student welfare and behaviour management.
• Engage in pastoral care and co-curricular activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

Teaching qualification

Tools

CANVAS

Google apps

Edumate

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 November 2026

Orange Anglican Grammar School is seeking a Senior School English Teacher (Years 7-12) to join a collaborative faculty, delivering curriculum and pastoral support within a Christian education environment.

About us

Located three hours from Sydney and nestled in the heart of the wine and food region of Orange NSW, Orange Anglican Grammar School seeks to ensure every child's unique potential is recognised and nurtured. Established in 2007, OAGS was acquired by the Anglican Schools Corporation in 2013. The School now has over 800 students from Pre-K to Year 12. As part of the Anglican Schools Corporation, Orange Anglican Grammar School seeks to deliver affordable high-quality education, shaped by the Bible, to local families. The School is committed to providing excellence in education and opportunities for every individual student to succeed academically and in the cultural life of the school in the context of the School's commitment to the teachings of the Christian faith.

About the role

The Senior School English Teacher is responsible for providing students with appropriate curriculum and holistic support through effective teaching strategies, learning programs, assessment/reporting systems, welfare/behaviour management, and appropriate extra‑curricular activities. Reporting directly to the English Faculty Co‑ordinator, the role works alongside highly competent, experienced, and enthusiastic staff within the NESA 7‑12 Curriculum Framework.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote excellence in classroom teaching.
• Utilise a variety of teaching and learning techniques to extend and provide for students according to their individual gifts and ambitions.
• Work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
• Create teaching programs, including assessment plans for each class.
• Contribute to the evaluation, development and implementation of curriculum.
• Preparing students for national testing and competitions
• Representing the School in the local community and participation in relevant professional associations.
• Adhere to the School's assessment schedule, conventions and deadlines.
• Initiate contact with parents, as appropriate, concerning the student's academic progress and behaviour.
• Record, monitor, and review consultations and adjustments undertaken for students with disabilities in accordance with School expectations.
• Integrate ICT into teaching and learning (utilising tools such as CANVAS, Google, Edumate, etc.).
• Participate in pastoral care, wellbeing, and co‑curricular programs.

About you

• Undergraduate Degree and/or Teaching qualification.
• NESA Accreditation currency (Conditional/Provisional, Proficient, or Experienced Teacher).
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement).
• Demonstrated interest in working with young people and ability to relate to young people in a positive, respectful and supportive manner.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and approachability.

A more detailed position description can be found on our website.

The School will interview upon receipt of suitable applications and reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date. At Orange Anglican Grammar School, we are deeply committed to providing a child‑safe environment in line with the highest standards. We are a Child Safe Organisation and all staff members are required to adhere to relevant Child Safe legislation and to consistently implement the school's Child Safe policies and procedures. All employees must have a valid Working with Children Check.

Affiliation: Christian
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

755 Students
65 TeachingStaff
30 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Orange Anglican Grammar School (OAGS) is a rapidly growing Prep to Year 12 Co‑Educational School. Situated in the thriving NSW Central Western City of Orange, OAGS has developed an enviable reputation for its standards and achievements; emphasising academic excellence, pastoral care, and growth in the Christian faith.