English Teacher

St Vincent's College, Potts Point; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative leadership team

Ongoing professional learning

Role with genuine impact on student/te

Growth-focused teaching environment

Job summary

St Vincent’s College, Sydney, is seeking a committed English Teacher to teach across Years 7–12. The role is full-time, temporary maternity leave, with a potential late Term 1 start and a Term 2 2027 commencement.

The successful applicant will implement innovative teaching, engage with evidence-based practices, and collaborate within a supportive Catholic education community to foster growth and achievement for young women.

Qualifications

• Qualifications for and/or experience as an English Teacher
• Hold the appropriate teaching qualifications and be eligible to teach in NSW
• The capacity and interest to teach courses across Stages 4-6 offered by the faculty
• Ability to promote a culture of growth and achievement in the classroom by modelling a genuine passion for learning
• Willingness to collaborate in a team to advance health and wellbeing for young women
• Have a commitment to Catholic education, displaying a clear understanding of the ethos of Catholic schools and the particular Mission and Vision of the College
• Intelligent understanding of the connection between emotional and educational growth and willingness to support shared principles and practices in maintaining safe, inclusive and productive learning environments
• A commitment to promoting a culture of growth and achievement in the classroom
• Strong communication skills, effective record keeping and ability to manage workflow and demands
• An ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth
• A current Working with Children Check, be committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare, and well-being of young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead English teaching across Year 7–12 with innovative classroom practices
• Engage in pedagogical innovation and integrate evidence-based practices in the classroom
• Collaborate with a committed department to support student growth and achievement

Skills

English teaching

Curriculum design

Pedagogical innovation

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualifications & NSW eligibility

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

St Vincent’s College is seeking to appoint a committed, professional and enthusiastic English Teacher qualified to teach English across Year 7-12.

ST VINCENT’S COLLEGE

Position to start Term 2 2027, with the possibility of a late Term 1 commencement

Full-time, Temporary maternity leave position

Closing Date for Applications:Wednesday 11th November

St Vincent’s College is seeking to appoint a committed, professional and enthusiastic English Teacher qualified to teach English across Year 7-12.

The successful applicant will be an innovative teacher.They will demonstrate pleasure in classroom teaching of students across a range of ability levels and the ability to work cooperatively with a committed, enthusiastic and highly collaborative department. They will have a desire to engage in pedagogical innovation and in integrating evidence-based practices in the classroom. Strong communication skills and a commitment to growth focused learning for young women is necessary. The successful applicant will have skills in the design and delivery of high-quality learning in English studies. Experience in teachingStage 6 English - Standard and Advanced would be an advantage.

About Us

St Vincent’s College (College) is an independent day and boarding school offering a contemporary Catholic Education for girls in Years 7-12. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1858, and now under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, we are a dynamic learning community, cherishing our Catholic heritage and fostering creativity, courage, discernment and leadership in young women.

Key position criteria

• Qualifications for and/or experience as an English Teacher
• Hold the appropriate teaching qualifications and be eligible to teach in NSW
• The capacity and interest to teach courses across Stages 4-6offered by the faculty
• Ability to promote a culture of growth and achievement in the classroom by modelling a genuine passion for learning.
• Willingness to collaborate in a team to advance health and wellbeing for young women.
• Have a commitment to Catholic education, displaying a clear understanding of the ethos of Catholic schools and the particular Mission and Vision of the College
• Intelligent understanding of the connection between emotional and educational growth and willingness to support shared principles and practices in maintaining safe, inclusive and productive learning environments.
• A commitment to promoting a culture of growth and achievement in the classroom.
• Strong communication skills, effective record keeping and ability to manage workflow and demands.
• An ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth.
• A current Working with Children Check, be committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare, and well-being of young people.

We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional learning.
• A role with genuine impact on student success and teacher growth.

  St Vincent’s College is committed to the safety of young people. We support the right of young people to be informed, transformed and empowered. We listen to our young people and learn from their insights and wisdom. We believe that everyone in our community has a role to play in ensuring a safe environment for young people. Child Protection legislation requires that, as the preferred applicant of a position classified as child-related employment, you must meet the requirements of theWorking with Children Check.

  St Vincent’s College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination.

  Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

  Affiliation: Catholic
  Teaching Level: Secondary
  Gender: Girl
  

  707 Students
  70 TeachingStaff
  33 Non-Teaching Staff
  

  Boarding School

  A Catholic Day and Boarding College for girls for Years 7 to 12.