Senior School English Teacher

Queenwood School for Girls; Mosman; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queenwood School for Girls, an independent K-12 girls’ school in New South Wales, seeks an experienced Senior School English Teacher. The successful candidate will teach English in Stages 4 and 5, with Stage 6 and a second subject specialization considered advantageous.

This is a temporary position for Term 1, 2027, with mandatory checks including working with children clearance and NESA accreditation to teach in NSW. Rigorous background verification applies.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English in Senior School (Stages 4–5).
• Ability to teach Stage 6 and a second subject specialization is advantageous.
• Temporary position for Term 1, 2027.
• Must be legally permitted to work in Australia, hold a working with children clearance, and be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.
• Rigorous background, qualification and employment checks required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Senior School English to students in Stages 4 and 5.
• Possibility to teach Stage 6 and a second subject specialization.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and student assessment.

Skills

English teaching

Stage 4 English

Stage 5 English

Stage 6 teaching

Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Queenwood is an independent, K-12 girls’ school committed to a liberal education – an education that embraces both the humanities and the sciences, reflected in the rich breadth of our curriculum and cocurricular programs.We encourage our students to explore boldly, question deeply, and engage meaningfully with the world around them. Through this journey, they grow the character, mindset, and capabilities needed to thrive, lead, and make a positive impact in a world that is ever-changing and complex.

Position Available

Queenwood is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior School English Teacher. The successful candidate will have a passion for, and experience in, teaching English in Stages 4 and 5. The ability to teach Stage 6 and a second subject specialisation will be considered an advantage.

This is a temporary position for Term 1, 2027, to replace teachers who will be on leave.

A full position description will be available on the Queenwood website: Queenwood - Employment

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia, hold a valid working with children clearance and be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

Queenwood is dedicated to creating a safe and child‑friendly environment for all children and young people in our care. Weemphasise a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and harm, prioritising the best interests of students and their safety. The School is fully committed to complying with child protection laws and regulations, and we aim to foster a child‑safe culture. Every member of the school community is responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all students, with a focus on keeping students' safety paramount in all their actions and decisions.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process, all prospective candidates are subject to rigorous background, qualification and employment checks, including the verification of references.