English Teacher
Teaching Subject:
English
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 27 October 2025
St Dominic's College is an Independent Catholic Boys' Secondary School, committed to creating a caring environment where educational excellence is evident within the Catholic Tradition and the Spirit of Edmund Rice. We are looking for a English teacher to commence at the start of the 2026 College year.
<p><i>St Dominic’s College, Kingswood is a Catholic school in the Blessed Edmund Rice tradition conducted by Edmund Rice Education Australia. Founded by the Christian Brothers in 1959, the College has a current enrolment of just over 1000 boys, Years 7 – 12. The mission of St Dominic's College is to create a caring environment where excellence in Education is evident within the Catholic tradition and the Spirit of Edmund Rice. </i></p>
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<p>The College is seeking a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join our team, commencing at the start of the 2026 College year. This full-time, permanent position is an exciting opportunity for a skilled educator to inspire young men in their English learning across Stages 4, 5, and 6.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will have strong content knowledge and the ability to engage students in English, fostering curiosity and a love of learning.</p>
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<p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p>
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<li>Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across Stages 4-6</li>
<li>Use data to assess, monitor and report on student achievement in line with NESA and College policies. </li>
<li>Collaborate effectively with the English Faculty and wider teaching staff to create integrated learning experiences.</li>
<li>Engage in ongoing professional development.</li>
<li>Engage with the broader College community and contribute to pastoral and co-curricular programs.</li>
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<p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p>
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<li>A strong commitment to Catholic values, morals, and faith in the Edmund Rice tradition.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in English, or a related field, with a recognised Teaching qualification.</li>
<li>Accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) or eligibility to obtain it.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. </li>
<li>A proactive approach to professional learning and engagement with the wider school community.</li>
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<p><strong>Highly Desirable Criteria:</strong></p>
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<li>Experience teaching English across Stage 4, 5 and 6.</li>
<li>Familiarity with current educational technologies to support learning. </li>
<li>An understanding of the unique learning needs of young men. </li>
<li>Willingness to participate in College co-curricular activities.</li>
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<p>Applicants are encouraged to visit the College website <a href="http://www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a> for further information about the College. For enquiries please contact the Human Resources Manager, Melissa Gorham, via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=English%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=English%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=English%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a> </p>
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<p><strong>Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply.</strong> This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and be supported by experienced educators in a collaborative and welcoming school environment.</p>
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<p>Teachers at St Dominic’s College are employed under the <strong>NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Teachers – Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2023</strong> and may attract higher levels of remuneration.</p>
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<p>The salary will be reflective of NESA accreditation level and teaching experience, with an estimated annual salary between $94 733 and $136 081</p>
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<p>The College offers a variety of benefits for staff including: </p>
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<li>College fees discount for staff</li>
<li>Professional development and accreditation support. </li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Counselling Service. </li>
<li>Annual influenza vaccinations provided by the College. </li>
<li>Catered weekly morning teas. </li>
<li>Catered staff development and networking days. </li>
<li>Free street parking. </li>
<li>Free use of College gym. </li>
<li>College provided laptops.</li>
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<p>To apply, please submit your application to the College Principal, Ms N Devenish, via email to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=English%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=English%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au?subject=English%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stdominics.nsw.edu.au</a> by 9am Monday 27th October 2025.</p>
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<p><strong>Applications should include:</strong></p>
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<li>A covering letter addressing the highly desirable and essential criteria (2 page maximum).</li>
<li>NSW Working With Children Clearance number and date of birth.</li>
<li>Teacher Accreditation Summary report from NESA.</li>
<li>Current curriculum vitae, detailing professional qualifications.</li>
<li>Name and contact details for three (3) referees, including your current employer (where applicable).</li>
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<p><i>At St Dominic's College we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices create a safe and supportive environment for all students. To this end in addition to our general Recruitment and Selection Procedures, we have established Child Safeguarding policies and procedures for recruiting School Board members, Staff, including members of the Executive Team, Direct Contact and Regular Volunteers and Regular Contractors, and for assessing their suitability to work with children.</i></p>
<p><i>We recognise that children and young people are to be valued and respected and we expect all employees, volunteers and contractors to demonstrate an ongoing and proactive commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all persons with a specific focus on the safeguarding of children. Moreover, it is the expectation of St Dominic's College that the successful applicant has an understating of children and young people’s diverse needs and unique experience and that all interactions with children and young people foster and demonstrate a commitment to a child safe culture.</i></p>
<p><i>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.</i></p>