English Teacher

English Teacher

Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Application Closing Date: Monday, 17 November 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Our School

At Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights we provide quality Catholic education within a strong culture of learning. Inspired by our charism, staff and students are called to live out the Gospel values by being good people and good students. By participating in the rich academic, co-curricular and spiritual life of the College, students aspire to achieve their personal best and to make a difference in the world.

Freeman Catholic College is a high performing secondary College, blessed with a collegial and expert staff who foster positive relationships with one another, students and parents. Our commitment is to challenge all students to meet their potential, in a supportive, Catholic and inclusive community.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $140,855. Base salary: $87,550 - $125,763
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees
• ongoing training & professional development
• discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing products & more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As an English Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. The English Department at Freeman has maintained a long history of academic excellence, particularly in the HSC. Continued learning growth, state rankings, and excellence in teaching and learning characterises the culture of the College, but particularly the English team. The successful candidate would be joining a collaborative and hard working team, contributing to a dynamic faculty, with opportunities for further growth as an educator. Our department has a great love of literature, and inspires students to develop the same passion. As an English Teacher, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high-quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy. The opportunity to apply for the 1 point Literacy Coordinator is also available. You'll bring:

• a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College, the Catholic Church and the wellbeing of all community members
• knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practices
• ability to create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
• the experience and qualifications to teach English. The ability to teach Advanced and Extension English is advantageous
• commitment to academic excellence
• formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
• inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
• ability to integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences
• interpersonal skills with parents, students and staff
• demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team
• a tertiary qualification in Education & NESA accreditation.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV & cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees (including your current employer/principal).

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.