English Teacher

Newington College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newington College in Sydney's inner west and north shore invites an energetic English Teacher for a 12-month appointment commencing in 2027. The role emphasizes innovative and rigorous teaching within a vibrant English department, with a focus on writing, literature, and a broad curriculum including IB and NSW HSC options.

Applicants should hold appropriate teaching qualifications, demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction, and contribute to pastoral care and co-curricular programs.

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs.
• Strong understanding of assessment and feedback in the learning process.
• Commitment to learning and professional growth.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Skills

Dynamic classroom teaching

Differentiated instruction

ICT competencies

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Professional growth

Education

Teaching qualifications

Job description

• Be a part of our dynamic and collaborative English department
• Extensive Learning and Professional Growth Opportunities
• Exciting opportunity for innovative and rigorous teaching and learning

About the Role

The College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable English Teacher for a temporary 12-month appointment in 2027.

Within the English department, language and literature are seen to be at the heart of a sound liberal education. Great emphasis is placed on developing skills in, and a love for, English. Canonical, diverse, and contemporary literature are explored across the English program, with opportunities for class-based patterns of study. Teachers are expected to teach writing in both embedded and direct ways, and there is a strong and sustained Wide Reading Program in place from Years 7 to 10.

Our students enjoy the rigour of studying English. The College offers Senior students the option of either the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC), and our student enrolment in English Extension 1 and 2 has grown significantly in the past three years. Additionally, from 2024, Year 10 students have the option to study IGCSE Literature in English.

At Newington, there is an emphasis on critical and creative thinking, where teachers look to build positive classroom environments that foster a passion for the subject. The English Department is inspired by high-quality and high-impact teaching and learning and engages in ongoing professional learning and growth.

About You

We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:

• have appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position
• be a dynamic and effective classroom practitioner
• ability to differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs
• have a thorough understanding of the learning process, including the role of assessment and feedback
• work effectively as a member of a team
• be personally committed to learning and professional growth
• have a strong work ethic
• possess strong ICT competencies
• show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care
• participate in the College's co-curricular program
• understand and adhere to the College's Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.

It is recommended that you use this information, the information contained on the College website and your own initiative to present a curriculum vitae that reflects you, your career to date and your priorities.

Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake a demonstration lesson as part of the selection process.

The dress standard for staff is smart professional in nature, and smoking is prohibited on the College site.

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting David Conway, Head of English at [e-mail] or [phone].

About Newington College

Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

Teaching staff are highly skilled, dedicated to bringing out the best in each student - and each other. They instil a breadth of knowledge in their students and an understanding of how to think and question both inside the classroom and out, as they help prepare them for life in a rapidly changing world. Newington has a community of educators who take their vocation seriously, are dedicated, supportive of each other and respected by their peers and students. We ensure the resources are available to make the most of every opportunity.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney's humming inner west and the north shore. From 2026, the College will begin our exciting transition to co-education, welcoming girls into Kindergarten and Year 5. The College has more than two thousand students across five vibrant campuses and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.

What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive community - students, parents, carers, staff, alumni and our neighbours. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, honesty, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.

If our approach appeals to you - and if you think you could help us achieve our goals - we’d like to hear from you.

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans are available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au

Newington's Commitment to Child Protection

The College is a 'Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children's Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess a current First Aid qualification.

Applications close on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.