English Teacher

St Augustine's College, Sydney

Brookvale , NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 7 September 2026


The College is seeking a dedicated and experienced English Teacher to join our fantastic team. Our staff make the serious business of educating young men fun!

<p><strong>About St Augustine’s College</strong></p> <p>St Augustine’s College – Sydney, located on the Northern Beaches, is a dynamic and high-performing workplace dedicated to excellence in teaching and the holistic development of boys from Years 5 to 12.</p> <p>Grounded in our Augustinian values of Truth, Love and Community, we foster a culture where students feel supported and challenged to think critically, act with integrity, and develop confidence in their learning.</p> <p>We are seeking an outstanding and passionate English Teacher to join our high-performing English Faculty. This position may commence in Term 4, 2026 or Term 1, 2027 by mutual agreement.</p> <p>The successful applicant will be an engaging and knowledgeable educator with experience teaching Advanced and/or Extension English and a demonstrated commitment to fostering academic excellence, intellectual curiosity and a love of literature.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will:</p> <ul> <li>Inspire students to think critically, communicate effectively and engage deeply with literature and language.</li> <li>Contribute positively to a collaborative and high-performing department culture.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with students and support their academic and personal growth.</li> <li>Participate fully in the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the College.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li>Hold appropriate teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation.</li> <li>Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a passion for English education.</li> <li>Have experience teaching Advanced and/or Extension English courses.</li> <li>Be committed to evidence-based teaching practice and continuous professional growth.</li> <li>Be an educator who values relationships, collaboration and student wellbeing.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join St Augustine's?</strong></p> <p>This is an opportunity to join a thriving and innovative learning community where academic excellence, student wellbeing and staff development are equally valued.</p> <p>At St Augustine's, we invest in our people. We offer above-market salaries, meaningful professional learning, leadership development opportunities and a culture built on respect, support and genuine collegiality.</p> <p>Our staff also enjoy:</p> <ul> <li>Fitness Passport membership</li> <li>Sonder wellbeing support</li> <li>Fortnightly staff lunches</li> <li>Salary packaging options</li> <li>Modern facilities and resources</li> <li>A strong sense of community and purpose</li> </ul> <p>Most importantly, you'll join a school that genuinely values its staff and recognises that exceptional outcomes for students begin with exceptional support for our people.</p> <p><strong>Child Safeguarding</strong></p> <p>St Augustine’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening and comply with College safeguarding practices.</p> <p><strong>Applications</strong></p> <p>Applications close&nbsp;<strong>8am Monday 7 September,</strong>&nbsp;however applications will be reviewed as received and may proceed to interview, so the College reserves the right to appoint prior to this date. Early applications are encouraged.</p> <p>For enquiries, please contact Camilla Smith at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@saintaug.nsw.edu.au?subject=English%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong>recruitment@saintaug.nsw.edu.au</strong></a>.</p> <p><strong>Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered. No agency applications, please.</strong></p>