SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHERS - ENGLISH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME

Cranbrook School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranbrook School in Sydney is seeking two outstanding English teachers for fixed-term maternity leave replacements in 2027, based at the Senior School in Bellevue Hill. Successful applicants will teach across Years 7–12 with allocations reflecting experience and expertise.

As part of Cranbrook's dynamic Senior School teaching team you will contribute to a co-curricular program, participate in professional development, and help maintain high standards of learning, assessment and student

Qualifications

• NESA accreditation to teach in NSW (required).
• Demonstrated skill and experience in teaching English across the secondary years, including senior secondary students.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of NSW English syllabuses and current teaching and learning practice.
• Capacity to design rigorous and valid assessment, exercise sound professional judgement and provide high-quality feedback.
• Capacity to create engaging learning environments and differentiate effectively for diverse learners.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing English Department and contribute to curriculum development and moderation.
• Confident and purposeful use of digital learning platforms to support teaching, learning and feedback.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or willingness to obtain and maintain them.
• A firm commitment to child safety, safeguarding and appropriate professional conduct when working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Years 7 to 12 with allocations reflecting experience and expertise.
• Participate in the School’s co-curricular program requiring work outside normal teaching hours.
• Contribute to curriculum development and moderation within the English Department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes.
• Provide high-quality feedback and assess student progress using sound professional judgement.

Education

NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales (NSW)

Job description

Cranbrook School has entered an exciting phase of growth in its continuing transition to become fully co-educational. Consequently, we are seeking outstanding teachers of English to join our dynamic Senior School teaching team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Two fixed-term, full-time maternity leave replacement positions are available for 2027, based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill: one for Terms 1–4, 2027, and one for Terms 1–3, 2027. Successful applicants will teach across Years 7 to 12, with allocations reflecting experience and expertise. Successful competition of a contract will place applicants in a strong position for full-time, permanent positions as the school continues to grow.

Teachers at Cranbrook take an active and enthusiastic part in the full life of the School, including involvement in the School’s co-curricular program requiring work outside normal teaching hours.

Cranbrook School teachers enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive remuneration and benefits.

ABOUT YOU

You are a progressive, globally minded, enthusiastic and dedicated educator who inspires students in their love of English and in the pursuit of academic excellence.

You work collaboratively to plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning programmes, combining strong subject knowledge with rigorous, appropriately differentiated learning and sound assessment practice.

You are an excellent communicator, creative and reflective in your practice, and committed to the academic and personal growth of young people.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales (required)
• Demonstrated skill and experience in teaching English across the secondary years, including senior secondary students
• Sound knowledge and understanding of NESA English syllabuses and current teaching and learning practice
• Capacity to design rigorous and valid assessment, exercise sound professional judgement and provide high-quality feedback
• Capacity to create engaging learning environments and differentiate effectively for diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing English Department and contribute to curriculum development and moderation
• Confident and purposeful use of digital learning platforms to support teaching, learning and feedback
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or willingness to obtain and maintain them
• A firm commitment to child safety, safeguarding and appropriate professional conduct when working with young people

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 9 November 2026

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Founded in 1918, Cranbrook School is a multi-campus Anglican independent day and boarding school for students in Pre-School to Year 12. In 2026, the School welcomed girls into Years 7 and 11, with full coeducation across the campus by 2029.

Guided by its enduring vision to be a world-class school that nurtures and enables every student to fulfil their potential and thrive, Cranbrook offers a values-led education enriched by academic excellence and extensive sporting and co-curricular opportunities. The School’s motto, esse quam videri – “to be, rather than to seem to be” – underpins its commitment to authenticity, character and service. This well-rounded educational approach provides an educational experience that celebrates each individual and prepares every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of contribution within and beyond the School gates.

Overlooking Sydney Harbour and set on approximately 13 hectares in one of Sydney's most prestigious eastern suburbs, the School currently educates over 1,800 students across four campuses: two Pre-Schools – St Michael's and St Mark's – a Junior School campus in Rose Bay, and the Senior School Campus in Bellevue Hill. The School's two Boarding Houses provide care and accommodation for 75 students from Years 7 to 12.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.