Innovative English Teacher for Years 7-12

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

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.