English Teacher

English Teacher

Ascham School (see more jobs from this school)

EDGECLIFF, NSW

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 18 November 2025

We are seeking a permanent, full-time English Teacher to join our team. This role will be commencing in Term 1 2026.

Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to help the School achieve its objectives.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time English Teacher to join our team. This role will be commencing in Term 1 2026.

At Ascham, teachers are responsible for the intellectual development and wellbeing of their students. Teachers deliver excellence in developing and delivering academic programs through the Dalton Plan, administration of student assessment and results, marking and record keeping. Teachers also have a form class where they monitor the wellbeing of their students and deliver the wellbeing program. All teachers contribute to the activities of their department and the School as a whole.

What You Will Do

• Write, implement and evaluate teaching programs
• Actively participate in the planning of curriculum, writing of programs and resources
• Use formative and summative assessments to determine student progress
• Submit marking, reports and results in a timely manner and meets deadlines
• Mark work for students within one week of submission
• Monitor and report on the progress of all students
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Will Bring

• A tertiary major in English literature and accreditation with NESA
• Experience in teaching up to HSC levels and willingness to teach Extension 1 and 2 Stage 6 syllabus
• Ability to follow instructions, work unsupervised and be a cooperative team member
• Understanding of and commitment to WHS legislation and risk management principles
• A valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) and First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Interested?

Further information, including a position description for this role is available at https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham

If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK no later than 11.59pm on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).

We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Ascham School seeks to provide a child-safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of our students, and our school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and practices and our Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.

Ascham School (see more jobs from this school)

EDGECLIFF, NSW

http://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Andrew Powell

Affiliation: Nondenominational Independent

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Girl

1168 Students

145 Teaching Staff

101 Non-Teaching Staff

Boarding School

Ascham is a private girls’ school, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women with a sense of purpose in the world. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school that provides a strong academic program within a warm, welcoming environment.