English Teacher (possibility of Literacy Facilitator)
Teaching Subject:
English
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 30 October 2026
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<p><strong>Bethany College Hurstville</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 30 October 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br>
Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>Bethany College Hurstville</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br>
Benefits include:</p>
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<li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536</li>
<li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li>
<li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li>
<li>ongoing training and professional opportunities</li>
<li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport</li>
<li>generous Employee Referral Program</li>
<li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li>
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<p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
Bethany College provides an outstanding education specifically tailored towards empowering young women. With a Newman Selective Gifted Education Program class from Years 7-10, students are challenged and enriched at every level of ability. The College has a strong reputation for equipping students to be resilient, compassionate people who make a difference in the world through wellbeing, social justice and extra curricular programs.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br>
As an <strong>English Teacher-</strong> <strong>possibility of Literacy Facilitator</strong>, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:</p>
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<li>expertise in English</li>
<li>strong classroom management and student well-being focus</li>
<li>ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences</li>
<li>a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation</li>
<li>Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/policies/accreditation-policy-to-work-teach-and-lead-in-sydney-catholic-schools">Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead</a>.</li>
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<p><strong>For possible Literacy Facilitator applicants:</strong><br><br>
At Bethany we believe Literacy is not the responsibility of one faculty or one program. It shapes every student's ability to access the curriculum, express ideas, think critically and engage confidently in learning.<br><br>
The literacy coordinator will further the work already undertaken at the College. Working collaboratively with leaders, teachers and professional staff, you will strengthen classroom practice, build staff capability and ensure literacy is embedded across every learning area. The position comes with a reduced teaching allocation.<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br>
Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p>
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<li>current CV and cover letter. If wishing to include consideration for the literacy position, please indicate this is in your cover letter</li>
<li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li>
<li>three referees, including your current employer/principal.</li>
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<p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.<br><br>
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).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br>
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>