Teacher Languages - Merrylands High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrylands High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, is seeking a Languages teacher for French and Spanish in Sydney's southwest. The role emphasizes delivering differentiated instruction to a culturally diverse student body and contributing to whole-school programs.

An unconditional full approval to teach is required. The position is permanent part-time with base salary and leave loading in addition to superannuation. Applications close 25 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach French and Spanish.
• Capacity to deliver effective, engaging and differentiated teaching programs to meet a diverse range of student learning needs.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team environment and support whole school programs.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Full NSW Department of Education teaching approval

Job description

Job Description - Teacher Languages - Merrylands High School (0000BG72)

Teacher Languages - Merrylands High School - 0000BG72

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160745

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Name Merrylands High School

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0430 047 117

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

25-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Merrylands High School is a comprehensive high school in Sydney's Southwest with a growing population that currently sits at over 839 students. The school is proud to celebrate its cultural and linguistic diversity, with 87.3% of students having a non-English speaking background shared across a total of 45 unique languages. The school has 7 support classes, 3 multi-categorical and 4 autism classes.

At Merrylands High School, we strive to create a culture of excellence where improvements in teaching and learning are constantly realised. We are committed to establishing a rich learning culture and maintaining an environment of inclusion and diversity, where students can thrive.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach French and Spanish.
• Capacity to deliver effective, engaging and differentiated teaching programs to meet a diverse range of student learning needs.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team environment and support whole school programs.

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.

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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage .

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

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here . To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.