English Teacher

St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

25% school fee discount for employees'

Job summary

St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields in Sydney, NSW is seeking an experienced English Teacher for an ongoing full-time appointment commencing Term 1 2027. The college operates across Schofields and Nirimba Education Precinct with structured school hours from 8:00 am to 2:15 pm.

The role invites NESA Accredited Teachers who can differentiate instruction, leverage technology in the classroom, and contribute to a collaborative learning environment that values each student's growth and

Qualifications

• Qualifications to teach English.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge base for English instruction.
• Ability to differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs.
• Understanding of lesson plans, use of technology, and assessment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative approach within school communities.
• Ability to motivate students and foster a love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to high school students with quality instruction.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans.
• Differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Assess learning and provide feedback to students and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school outcomes.

Skills

Pedagogical knowledge

Differentiated learning

Technology in teaching

Collaborative work

Student motivation

Education

NESA Accreditation

Job description

St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields – Schofields NSW

Full time, Permanent

23h ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

FTE/Hours: 1 FTE (76 hours per fortnight)

St John Paul II Catholic College is a co-educational high school that offers students the chance to belong to a dynamic learning community that values the achievements of every individual. We are proudly Catholic in our faith and tradition, our learning and teaching, and our desire to develop young people of strength, gentleness, and compassion.

The College is a dual campus, with campuses at Schofields and Nirimba Education Precinct. The College begins at 8 am and concludes at 2:15 pm.

We are seeking an English Teacher to join us on an ongoing full-time basis commencing Term 1 2027!

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has to offer! As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees
• Extensive growth and development opportunities
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities

Key Responsibilities

We invite applications from NESA Accredited Teachers who have a well-developed capacity to support our team and take forward the mission of Catholic Schools and to ensure high-quality education to maximise learning outcomes for all students. More specifically you will have:

Qualifications to teach English

Strong pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced

An understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning

Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback

Committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and take opportunities for personal and professional development

Work creatively and collaboratively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for yourself and your students

Able to motivate students to achieve and develop a life-long love of learning

Applications Close: Monday, 23rd November 2026

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.