ENGLISH TEACHER Permanent, part-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

PLC Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney seeks a dedicated English Teacher to join our team on a permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) basis commencing Term 1, 2027. You will engage students across multiple year levels, guiding critical thinking and creative expression within a supportive, collegiate environment.

The ideal candidate will hold formal teaching qualifications with current NESA status, a strong track record in English, and exceptional communication skills suitable for working with motivated

Qualifications

• Formal teaching qualifications and current NESA status.
• Proven track record of strong academic results, excellent subject knowledge, and innovative pedagogical practices in English.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to foster critical thinking and creative expression in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Deep understanding of NSW English syllabus across year levels.
• Ability to teach Stage 6 English Advanced and Extension 1 at the highest level.
• Foster an engaging, inclusive learning environment encouraging young women to excel in English.
• Collaborate with an enthusiastic and supportive English department.
• Demonstrate a passion for literature and how English provides insight into the world.

Skills

Strong classroom presence

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

• Highly regarded independent girls' school - Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12
• Excellent opportunity in a dynamicenvironment
• Extremely well-resourced departments
• Permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) position, commencing Term 1, 2027

About PLC Sydney:

Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is a Pre-K to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion.

With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A - levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place, and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus culture fosters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations.

Applications

PLC Sydney is seeking a dedicated English Teacher to join our team on a permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) basis commencing Term 1, 2027.

We are looking for an educator with a strong classroom presence and a deep commitment to the academic and personal growth of our students. Working with enthusiastic and motivated students, you will have the ability to engage students across a range of year levels, fostering their critical thinking and creative expression within a supportive, collegial environment.

Key Responsibilities & Capabilities:

• Deep understanding of literacy texts in all forms, alongside a careful understanding of how to teach writing as a creative and academic process.
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of the NSW English syllabus across various year levels.
• Demonstrated ability or experience teaching Stage 6 English Advanced and Extension 1 at the highest level.
• Ability to foster an engaging, inclusive learning environment that encourages young women to excel in English.
• A collaborative mindset to work alongside an established, enthusiastic, and supportive English department.
• A passion for literature and the way English provides insight into the world.

Selection Criteria:

• Formal teaching qualifications and current NESA status.
• Proven track record of strong academic results, excellent subject knowledge, and innovative pedagogical practices in English.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to foster critical thinking and creative expression in the classroom.

You will need to provide a Working With Children Check Clearance Number and date of birth.

You will be required to support the College's Christian ethos.

A Teaching Role Statement is available on the website when you click through to apply online.

Applications close COB Thursday, 5th November 2026

The School will consider applications as they are received and therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the advertised date.