English Teacher (Years 7-12)

St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney (see more jobs from this school)

Sydney, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 August 2026



<p><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 7 September 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Sunday, 9 August 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Temporary<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><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 <strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>ongoing training and professional 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><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney</strong> is a prestigious Catholic institution with a rich history of academic excellence and faith-based education. Our school is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of each student, providing an enriching curriculum that blends academic achievement with spiritual growth, creativity, and a strong sense of community. As such, we invite passionate and innovative educators to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our College and its students. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, faith-filled environment, we invite you to apply for the role of English Teacher.<br><br> St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate English Teacher. This is a temporary full-time leave cover position, commencing Monday, 7 September 2026 until the end of Term 4, 2026.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a <strong>English Teacher (Years 7-12)</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:</p> <ul> <li>exemplary classroom practice and experience in teaching Stages 4-6 English</li> <li>dynamic and innovative practitioner with suitable experience in teaching, programming and assessment</li> <li>ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of the students</li> <li>sound interpersonal skills and a willingness to work collaboratively as a team member</li> <li>confidence with the integration of technology into the curriculum to promote quality learning principles</li> <li>an understanding and an ability to support the Catholic life of the College</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</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view?usp=sharing">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)</strong>&nbsp;<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></p>