Teacher English - Hornsby Girls High School

NSW Government; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A state education department in New South Wales is seeking a qualified English Teacher for Hornsby Girls High School. Candidates must hold full approval to teach English for Years 11 and 12 and demonstrate a strong understanding of High Potential and Gifted Education. Responsibilities include collaborating on programs and resources in a high-performing school environment. Competitive salary ranges from $90,177 to $137,861, with benefits including leave and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Full approval to teach English Years 11 and 12, English Extension 1 and English Extension 2.
• Strong understanding and application of High Potential and Gifted Education.
• Ability to design assessments and evaluate student performance.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and contribute to a high-performing selective school environment.
• Collaborate to produce programs and resources.
• Engage in continuous professional learning.

Job description

Job Description - Teacher English - Hornsby Girls High School

Location

Sydney Region

Closing Date

10-Dec-2025

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration Package

Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Name

Hornsby Girls High School

Position Information

Hornsby Girls High School (723 students with 90% of students from a non-English speaking background) is committed to providing a stimulating and challenging environment for gifted students. A culture of holistic education which encourages students to focus on personal bests, to be creative and to be resilient, is embedded in school practices. A strong feature of the school is a commitment from staff to continuous improvement through professional learning. An active and committed parent body strongly supports the school.

Selection Criteria

• Full approval to teach English Years 11 and 12, English Extension 1 and English Extension 2.
• A strong understanding and application of High Potential and Gifted Education to positively impact student learning.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively to produce programs and resources in the context of a high-performing selective school.
• Proven ability to design assessments and evaluate student performance.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.