English Teacher

Marian Catholic College Kenthurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for eligibleemployees

Fitness Passport

Flexible work arrangements

Growth and development opportunities

Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres

Job summary

Marian Catholic College Kenthurst in NSW is seeking a full-time English teacher for Years 7–12. The role focuses on developing students’ literacy, language skills and critical thinking in a device-free learning environment starting 2027.

New graduates are encouraged to apply and join a vibrant faith-based learning community. Be part of a school offering strong professional development, collaborative teaching teams, and opportunities to support student growth in English, literature and

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualifications to teach English in a NSW secondary school.
• Ability to meet NSW NESA requirements and regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills to manage classroom learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons for secondary students.
• Inspire students through diverse artistic and literary activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment and monitor progress.
• Develop assessment strategies and differentiate activities for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student wellbeing and learning outcomes.
• Adhere to schedules and maintain student achievement records.
• Foster a culture of creativity, achievement and lifelong learning.

Skills

English teaching

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Differentiated instruction

Education

Secondary English teaching qualification

Job description

Marian Catholic College Kenthurst – Kenthurst NSW

Full time, Permanent

No experience required

19h ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

• Teaching Load/FTE:1 FTE or 76 hours per fortnight

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students to develop their literacy skills, explore the power of language and literature, and become confident, effective communicators. The successful applicant will foster a love of English and work collaboratively as part of our teaching team, contributing to the vibrant learning and faith community of Marian Catholic College.

Be part of an exciting new chapter in learning at Marian Catholic College, with the introduction of a device-free learning environment for students in Years 7–10 commencing in 2027. This initiative provides an opportunity to support focused learning, reading, writing, critical thinking, meaningful discussion and deeper connections in the classroom.

If you are passionate about English and committed to providing engaging, challenging and meaningful learning experiences that develop students' communication, literacy and critical thinking skills, we would love to hear from you. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Marian Catholic College 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

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that cater to the physical, social and intellectual development of students.
• Inspire students to explore a range of artistic techniques, materials, processes and visual forms, developing their creativity and individual artistic expression.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment that encourages experimentation, critical thinking and artistic growth.
• Support students to develop their understanding of artmaking, art criticism and art history through meaningful learning experiences.
• Adhere to assessment schedules and maintain accurate records of student achievement and progress.
• Demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge and continually enhance the learning and teaching of English.
• Develop effective assessment strategies and differentiate learning activities to meet diverse student needs.
• Work creatively and constructively within the school community, collaborating with colleagues to support student learning and wellbeing.
• Set high, achievable expectations for yourself and your students, fostering a culture of creativity, achievement and lifelong learning.

About You

• Relevant qualifications and the ability to teach English in a secondary school setting in accordance with NESA requirements.
• A strong passion for English, with the ability to engage students in a range of artistic practices and develop their creative confidence and skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to meet reporting and assessment deadlines.
• The ability to motivate and inspire students to explore ideas, experiment with materials and develop their own artistic voice.
• The ability to develop effective assessment strategies and differentiate learning activities to support diverse student learning needs.
• A commitment to creating safe, inclusive and stimulating practical learning environments.
• A commitment to collaboration, professional growth and contributing positively to the Marian Catholic College community.
• A willingness to actively contribute to the College's Catholic identity, mission and values.

If you are an enthusiastic English educator looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our community at Marian Catholic College.

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.