English Teacher

Canberra Grammar School · Red Hill, ACT

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

English

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

14 November 2026

28 days remaining

Posted 16 Oct 2026

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About Canberra Grammar School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

330.7

176.1 teaching · 154.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

2,116

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

19%

Girls vs boys

904 girls · 1,212 boys

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

  • Inspire a love of language, literature and ideas
  • Join a team of knowledgeable and collaborative educators 
  • Full-time, ongoing position at Canberra Grammar School 

About the Role

Canberra Grammar School is seeking an experienced and engaging English Language and Literature Teacher who inspires curiosity, critical thinking and confident expression.

You will bring literature to life and help students develop their skills as thoughtful readers, purposeful writers and articulate communicators. Teaching across Years 7–12, you will contribute to excellence in curriculum planning, classroom practice and assessment, including Language and Literature within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Working alongside passionate colleagues, you will share ideas, contribute your subject expertise and create inclusive learning experiences that challenge and support students across a range of abilities.

Beyond the classroom, you will contribute to pastoral care, co-curricular opportunities and the broader life of the School, supporting students’ learning, wellbeing and personal growth.

About You

You are a qualified and enthusiastic educator with strong expertise in English Language and Literature and a commitment to helping every student thrive.

You will bring:

  • The ability to teach English effectively across Years 7–12, adapting your approach to different learning needs and abilities.
  • A passion for literature, language and the holistic development of young people.
  • A record of outstanding teaching practice that engages, challenges and supports students.
  • A collaborative …

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