English Teacher

St Catherine's School Sydney; Waverley Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Tuition discounts

Research scholarships

EAP with counselling

Flu shots included

Gym access

On-site café

Library access

Staff association events

Job summary

St Catherine's School Sydney in Waverley, NSW, seeks an experienced Stage 6 English teacher for a full-time permanent role commencing in 2027. The successful candidate will inspire a love of English and empower young women to achieve academic potential within a warm, inclusive environment.

Core competencies include excellent communication, emotional intelligence, autonomy within a team, and a commitment to the school's Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised teaching qualification for Stage 6
• Demonstrated experience teaching NSW Stage 6 English
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Commitment to the school ethos and values

Responsibilities

• Inspire a love of English across Stage 6 cohorts
• Deliver high-quality English lessons and assessments
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and wellbeing
• Uphold the school ethos and safeguarding policies

Skills

Excellent communication

Emotional intelligence

Autonomy and teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Teaching qualification (Stage 6)

Job description

St Catherine's School Sydney – Waverley NSW

For over 170 yearsSt Catherine’s staff have educated generations of young women who have gone on to make meaningful contributions to the world.

We are committed to attracting, supporting and developing outstanding teachers andprofessional staff, who play a vital role in helping our students thrive both academically and personally.

We value cultural diversity, and and take pride in the warm, inclusive and nurturing environment that defines our school, made possible by the dedication of our exceptional staff.

Commencing in the 2027 academic year, this full-time permanent role offers the opportunity inspire a love of English while empowering young women to achieve their academic potential and make a meaningful impact on the world. Experience teaching Stage 6 required. The successful candidate will possess the following core competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positivity and a high level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively but also as part of a team
• Skills in problem solving, giving and following guidance and direction
• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, creative environment
• Maintaining loyalty, confidentiality and support for the school and students
• Willingness to actively support the Christian ethos of the school.

We believe in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our staff, with a wide range of programs and facilities to help foster both personal and professional growth:

• Salary packaging and novated leases
• Student tuition fee discounts
• Annual research scholarships for academic and professional staff
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free and confidential counselling
• Complimentary annual influenza vaccinations
• Free access to school's aquatic and fitness centres
• Access to school's on-site café and deli
• Borrowing rights at our libraries for books, magazines and research resources
• Staff Association, with invitations to regular social and community events