RE/English Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
8 November 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
119
88.9 teaching · 30.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,185
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
604 girls · 581 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
About the Opportunity
If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.
Seeking a passionate and motivated RE/English Teacher to join our school community in Term 1 2027!
Temporary, Full-time basis until end of Term 1 2027.
Xavier College is known for being a school where curiosity, imagination and love of learning are treasured. Students are nurtured and encouraged to be engaged and committed learners who develop skills in creative and critical thinking and independent learning.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:
- Have experience teaching RE
- Accreditation to teach Religious Education within CSPD is essential.
Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the teaching of English to secondary students, Years 7-12
Experience in teaching Stage 6 English would be a distinct advantage
Understand how to differentiate learning to cater for students’ needs to maximise student learning.
Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.
Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.
Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.
Qualifications and Experience
Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
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