English and/or Philosophy Teacher

St Andrew's Cathedral School (see more jobs from this school)

Sydney, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: ESL / EALD , English , LOTE , Literacy , Philosophy

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 June 2025


The School has an exemplary English program and is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and highly experienced English and/or Philosophy teacher to join our team of committed and professional staff. This is a full-time or part-time (by negotiation) contract position from August 2025 to end term 2, 2026.

<p><strong>Who will the successful applicant be?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recent experience and ability in teaching HSC English and/or Philosophy</li> <li>An in-depth understanding of the NESA curriculum</li> <li>Enthusiasm for their subject and the ability to inspire secondary age students</li> <li>Knowledge of recent developments in the theory and practice of senior secondary pedagogy and specifically how this applies to their subject area</li> <li>Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as a part of a dynamic English Team</li> <li>Confidence in the use of technology and a willingness to embrace it to enhance learning in the classroom</li> <li>An understanding of and commitment to the School’s Christian mission, values and ethos</li> </ul> <p>Previous experience teaching International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) is highly desirable.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>For a detailed position description and to apply, </strong><a href="https://sacs.expr3ss.com/jobDetails?selectJob=741&amp;s=12" rel="nofollow"><strong>Apply now</strong></a><strong>, via this link or apply via teacherson.net&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications close: Monday 2 June 2025</strong></p> <p>Interviews will commence as applications are received.</p> <p><strong>See here for further employment benefits at SACS:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p> <p>St Andrew’s Cathedral School (SACS) is an independent,&nbsp;Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school located in two high-rise buildings in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.&nbsp;The school&nbsp;offers students a strong academic program and extensive opportunities to be involved in sport, music, drama and outdoor education. As an authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition, Christian values are embedded in all aspects of daily life, with honesty, integrity, humility, respect and service being foundational to the richness of relationships at SACS.&nbsp;We seek to develop students who think critically and creatively and have hearts that love, minds that grow and lives that give.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why&nbsp;St Andrew's Cathedral School?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>St Andrew’s Cathedral School received Voice Project's Best Workplace Award for staff satisfaction and engagement in 2020, and was recently awarded 5 Star Employer of Choice 2022 by The Educator for positive employee experience.&nbsp; This is an amazing achievement, representative of a supportive, collegiate culture where every staff member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to have&nbsp;a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.</i></p> <p><i>For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the&nbsp;</i><a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check" rel="nofollow"><i><strong>NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website</strong></i></a></p>