English Teacher - Secondary

P-12, co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

PD opportunities

Tuition discount for staff

Vaccinations (flu)

Job summary

William Clarke College in Sydney’s north-west seeks an experienced English Teacher to join our P-12 Anglican college staff. Reporting to the Head of English, you will deliver high‑quality teaching and connect with our Christ‑centred values while engaging with the College’s teaching frameworks.

The successful candidate will hold appropriate teaching qualifications, NESA accreditation and demonstrate classroom excellence, collegiality and faith alignment. A Working with Children Check is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Stage 4, 5 and 6 English (Stage 6 experience highly regarded).
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation.
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom teacher.
• Collegiate and a good team player.
• Actively support the College’s Christian ethos.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check as required by law.
• Regular practising member of a Christian church.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English instruction and learning experiences.
• Align teaching with the College’s frameworks and values.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive, professional environment.

Skills

Stage 4 English

Stage 5 English

Stage 6 English

Classroom management

Team player

Christian ethos alignment

Working with Children Check

Education

Teaching qualifications

NESA accreditation

Job description

William Clarke College is a P-12, co-educational, independent Anglican College. Established in 1988, William Clarke College is located in Kellyville and has an enrolment of approximately 2000 students.

We are a Christ-centred community that seeks to develop extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. This statement is intrinsically based upon the belief that Christ is the key to unlocking wisdom that gives us all deep understanding and purpose in life.

The College is committed to enhancing the expertise of our staff, placing a strong focus on individual professional development and seeks to provide leadership opportunities for staff. We are a vibrant community that values passionate and committed staff who engage with our purpose, mission and values.

About the Opportunity

William Clarke College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced English Teacher to join our friendly and professional academic staff team. Reporting to the Head of English, you will be responsible for engaging with students to deliver quality teaching and learning experiences that speak to the core values of the College. In addition, you will actively engage with and deliver the College’s teaching and learning frameworks.

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2027 (opportunity to discuss a preferred part-time teaching load for the right candidate)

About You

• Ability to teach Stage 4, 5 and 6 English (experience at Stage 6 level will be highly regarded)
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom teacher
• Collegiate and a good team player
• Actively support the College’s Christian ethos
• The successful candidate will be required to hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check in accordance with Child Protection legislation
• Regularpracticing member of a Christian church

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Access to Professional Development opportunities
• Freedom to create innovative learning experiences
• Generous Tuition Discount for Staff
• Free flu vaccinations and access to the Employee Assistance Program

William Clarke College is a child safe workplace; all successful candidates will be subject to a Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

About Us

William Clarke College is an independent, P-12, co-educational Anglican College locatedin Kellyville in Sydney’s thriving north-west. How do schools, in partnership withparents and carers, prepare young people to thrive in an increasingly complex,globalised world - a world that is characterised by change and technological innovation,and in great need of virtuous leaders who possess robust thinking, moral courage andvision? These ideas have inspired our passion to build a Christ-centred community thatseeks to develop extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. This is ourpurpose.

This position is open to those with the legal right to work in Australia. We regret that we cannot accept applications without existing work rights (ie Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Australian Visa with work permission).