English Teacher

Our Lady of The Sacred Heart College Kensington

KENSINGTON, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 July 2026



<p><strong>Our Lady of Sacred Heart College Kensington</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 20 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Thursday, 2 July 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary Terms 3 &amp; 4<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br> Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS),</a> NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.&nbsp;<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>remuneration package valued at up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits.</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington is a high-performing all-girls secondary school known for academic excellence and a strong, values-driven community. We provide a holistic, future-focused education that empowers young women to grow in confidence, think adaptively, and make a meaningful contribution to society through engaging and authentic learning experiences.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As an <strong>English Teacher,</strong> you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high-quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.<br><br> To excel in this role, you will bring:</p> <ul> <li>demonstrated ability and qualifications to teach English to Stage 6</li> <li>experience leading debating and public speaking, with the ability to teach an additional subject such as Drama will be advantageous</li> <li>strong use of formative and summative assessment to drive student progress</li> <li>a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning goals and providing constructive feedback</li> <li>commitment to supporting an inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment</li> <li>excellent classroom management skills with a focus on student wellbeing</li> <li>confidence integrating technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences</li> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety&nbsp;</strong><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view">Click here </a>to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)&nbsp;</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>