English Teacher

Kambala (see more jobs from this school)

ROSE BAY, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 26 September 2025


Outstanding educators with extensive experience in Stage 6 English are invited to consider this permanent full time opportunity from Term 1, 2026.

<p>Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond. As the top-ranked school in NSW to offer both HSC and International Baccalaureate pathways, we are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school that values an education specifically for girls.</p> <p>We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.</p> <p><strong>Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence.&nbsp; To us, every student is remarkable in the making.</strong></p> <p><strong><u>The role:</u></strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from highly qualified English teachers with at least 5 years' experience across Stage 6 subjects. <strong>Commencing Term 1, 2026 in a permanent full time capacity</strong>, the role on offer may include:</p> <ul> <li>IB English</li> <li>English - Extension 1 &amp; 2</li> <li>English - Standard and Advanced</li> <li>English - Stages 4-5</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-top-schools-for-hsc-english-revealed-20241219-p5kzt5.html" rel="nofollow"><strong>Read more about the success of Kambala's English department.</strong></a></p> <p><strong><u>The ideal candidate:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>NESA-accredited to teach in NSW.</li> <li>Relevant post-graduate qualifications in English / English Literature preferred.</li> <li>Extensive specialisation in the&nbsp;required subject areas (IB experience highly regarded).</li> <li>Open-minded and forward-thinking in pedagogical&nbsp;and pastoral practice.</li> <li>A confident and communicative team player who makes a positive contribution to the life and culture of Kambala.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>We offer:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive, above-agreement&nbsp;rates of pay.</li> <li>A beautiful harbourside location, easily accessible to Edgecliff station via staff shuttle bus.</li> <li>Onsite carparking or unmetered local street parking.&nbsp;</li> <li>Daily hot &amp; cold lunch&nbsp;menu at a nominal fee.</li> <li>Advanced professional learning&nbsp;facilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport, as well as onsite pool, gym, and other school facilities.</li> <li>Discounted tuition and priority placement in our Early Learning Centre (from Nursery age).</li> <li>A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is free to be their genuine and authentic self.</li> <li><strong>NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.</strong></li> </ul> <p>If you have a love of literature, possess a future-focused and progressive educational mindset, and are excited at the prospect of continuing your teaching journey at one of Australia's preeminent independent girls' schools, we look forward to receiving your application via Seek. Please include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to your interest in this position and why you are moving on from your current role.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://kambala.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>Learn more about our School</strong></a><a href="https://kambala.nsw.edu.au/learning/junior-school/" rel="nofollow"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a>and visit us on&nbsp;<a href="https://au.linkedin.com/school/kambala/" rel="nofollow"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><strong>Interviewing will commence from the week starting 15/9, so if you are interested in this role you should apply as matter of priority.</strong></li> <li>You must have full, unrestricted Australian working rights to apply.</li> <li>Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</li> <li>Unsolicited CVs submitted via agencies will not be accepted.</li> <li>In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>