Assistant English Coordinator

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

(1.0FTE plus 1-Point paid Coordinator allowance)

COMMENCEMENT DATE: Term 4, 2026

Closing Date: Friday, 7 August 2026 at 4:00pm

(Apply now, as interviews may commence sooner based on applications received)

Why Join Rosebank?

Rosebank College offers a supportive, collaborative, and innovative workplace where staff are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to an outstanding learning community.

We offer:

• A leading Years 7–12 Catholic co-educational College with over 1,400 students.
• A convenient Five Dock (Inner West) location.
• Onsite parking.
• An additional week of leave during the June/July school vacation period (three weeks in total).
• Transferable Long Service Leave and Personal/Carer's Leave from participating systemic and non-systemic Catholic schools under the current Enterprise Agreement.
• Salary packaging options.
• No Saturday sports requirement.
• Ongoing professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
• College-wide health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A welcoming, diverse and inclusive community.
• The opportunity to work within Rosebank College's Strategic Plan 2026–2029: Being Fully Alive, with its focus on learning, wellbeing, formation, innovation and transition.
• A vibrant, faith-filled community where staff are known, supported and encouraged to thrive.

About Us

Rosebank College has a proud and varied history of over 150 years as part of the Good Samaritan family established in 1857, and belonging to the Benedictine spiritual and educational tradition founded by St Benedict in the 4th century. The College belongs to the community of ten schools across Australia called Good Samaritan Education (GSE). Established in 2011 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the mission of Good Samaritan Education is to sustain and nurture our Catholic schools as Good Samaritan Benedictine communities of learning.

Catholic education in the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition is committed to developing students who will engage with today’s world as grounded, hope-filled young people who are equipped to lead wisely, to listen deeply and to treat their neighbour and their environment with justice, love and the compassion of Christ.

Rosebank College promotes an inclusive, welcoming environment for children and provides transparent, accountable, risk-managed approaches to ensure child safeguarding.

As a school of Good Samaritan Education, Rosebank College is incorporated and governed by a Board of Directors which is accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.

For further information about Rosebank College, please visit our website: www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au.

About the Role

A school of Good Samaritan Education, Rosebank College is seeking applications for the position of Assistant English Coordinator (Permanent Full-Time, 1.0 FTE plus one-point Coordinator Allowance), commencing Term 4, 2026.

Reporting to the English Coordinator and working closely with the Dean of Learning, the Assistant English Coordinator will support the leadership of a dynamic and high-performing English Faculty. This leadership role contributes to curriculum development, teaching excellence, staff collaboration, student achievement, and the ongoing implementation of College learning priorities.

The successful applicant will be an accomplished classroom practitioner with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in English education and the capacity to support colleagues in delivering engaging, evidence-informed teaching and learning across Years 7–12.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about curriculum innovation, student growth and collaborative leadership.

Further information about the position is available in the Position Description on the online application portal.

About You

The successful applicant will be an outstanding educator committed to supporting Rosebank College's continued academic excellence through innovative teaching and learning that inspire every student.

As a member of staff, you will actively support the College's vision, mission and values while contributing positively to all aspects of College life.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience as a highly effective and innovative English teacher across Stages 4, 5 and 6, with the capacity to support curriculum continuity by liaising with and contributing to Stage 3 English upon its introduction in 2027.
• A minimum of three years at Proficient Teacher accreditation.
• A proven commitment to improving student learning, engagement and achievement.
• The ability to contribute to the College's Curriculum Leadership Team (CLT).
• Strong collaborative leadership and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes.
• The ability to use research, evidence and data to inform teaching practice and curriculum improvement.
• A sound understanding of, and commitment to, the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Highly developed skills in integrating contemporary technologies into teaching and learning.
• The capacity to mentor and support colleagues while contributing to a positive faculty culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An approachable, collaborative and empathetic leadership style.
• A current NSW Working with Children Check.
• A demonstrated commitment to child safeguarding principles.
• A willingness to support the Catholic ethos, mission and learning culture of Rosebank College.

The Application Process

If you meet the requirements of this position, please click on the Apply Now button to submit your online application to the Principal of Rosebank College.

Your application should include:

• A current Curriculum Vitae.
• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.
• Copies of your teaching qualifications, including academic transcripts.
• Evidence of your current NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.

Applicants progressing through the recruitment process will be required to provide at least two professional referees, including their current employer.

Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and an appointment may be made before applications officially close.

Appointment to this position is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment screening requirements, including child-related employment screening and reference checks.

Child Safety Commitment

Rosebank College has zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all students. Child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our practices.

General Enquiries

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email the College’s Human Resources Manager at recruitment@rosebank.nsw.edu.au.

Rosebank College manages all recruitment internally. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not contact the College regarding candidate referrals or recruitment services. Unsolicited applications or correspondence from recruitment agencies will not be considered.