English Teacher - Secondary (Active)

Position Overview: English Teacher

Talent Focus are recruiting on behalf of a independent co-educational P-12 Anglican Grammar School. We are part of a vibrant, diverse and engaged community, providing our students with a holistic education where they are empowered to achieve their best. You will be supported in your role by a highly experienced team of teaching and support staff, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Staff are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to both education and the Christian faith. 

The School is earning a reputation for achieving excellent educational outcomes for its students. This is a reputation that our learning community is determined to enhance. 

The schools statement of Mission and Values captures the School’s fundamental commitment to quality teaching and learning that:

• has rigorous student learning as its core business
• is built around the pursuit of academic excellence, and
• cultivates an aspirational ethos that pursues the achievement of outstanding learning outcomes.

The School’s Mission Statement reads: “The achievement of academic excellence in a caring environment that is founded on Christian belief and behaviour, so that students are equipped to act with wisdom, compassion and justice as faithful stewards of our world.” A demonstrated commitment to, and support of, the School’s Mission and Values Statement are essential. 

Position Details:

The school wishes to employ an English teacher to join its high-achieving and dedicated English Department. The successful applicant will:

Whole School:

• Actively support the School’s Statement of Mission and Values and the implementation of the strategic plan
• Promote the Christian ethos of the School, modelling service and servant leadership and embedding the concept of stewardship in the School’s programs
• Exhibit the highest levels of communication, pedagogy, professionalism and commitment to the teaching of their relevant discipline
• Respect, foster and contribute to the School’s culture in a way that is aligned with the School values
• Actively participate in the broader curriculum and activities of the School as required.

Senior School:

• Readily seek professional development and demonstrate best pedagogical practice
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to achieve identified outcomes
• Attend weekly staff and faculty meetings
• Participate in wellbeing and pastoral initiatives and programs under the direction of the Head of Academic and Pastoral Care.

Department:

• Value excellence and seek to build this capacity in the team
• Provide quality and rigorous teaching and learning across the Department
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop programs and utilise effective teaching techniques in translating programs into productive and rigorous student learning experiences
• Implement scope and sequence of content as directed by the Head of Department
• Contribute positively to the direction of the Department in its pursuit of academic rigour and excellence
• Undertake other duties as required.

Classroom:

• Be able to articulate and model excellent understanding of pedagogy and curriculum
• Cultivate a culture of academic excellence and high expectations in the classroom
• Provide enrichment opportunities for advanced learners, ensuring that all students are appropriately challenged and engaged
• Implement quality formative and summative assessment strategies to improve student outcomes
• Collect, evaluate and use data resulting from Years 7 – 12 tracking of students in order to accurately measure student progress and enhance learning
• Establish and maintain standards of student behaviour needed to achieve an effective and efficient learning atmosphere.

Administration:

• Plan and organise work to meet schedules and timelines
• Follow school administrative procedures and compliance mandates
• Maintain, register and evaluate teaching and learning programs
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal.

The selection criteria for the position are as follows:

• Commitment to the School’s Mission and Strategic Plan
• Relevant University/Tertiary teaching qualifications from a recognised institution
• Knowledge of current curriculum development and assessment procedures
• Demonstration of a deep understanding of best pedagogical practice and prioritisation of student learning.
• Commitment to personal and student growth
• Strong understanding of the relationship between student wellbeing and learning
• Knowledge of relevant NESA syllabus
• Support of the Christian ethos of the School
• Loyalty to the School and be publicly supportive of the Principal and her decisions.

Working Conditions:

• This position may necessitate some out-of-hours work on weekends and evenings
• Employment will be subject to the provisions of the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025 or any industrial agreement that replaces that award