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.

St John Paul II Catholic College is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic English Teacher for a ongoing, full-time role commencing January 2026 until January 2027.

Proudly Catholic in our faith and tradition, we are dedicated to developing young people of strength, gentleness, and compassion. This role offers the chance to join a collaborative faculty focused on nurturing critical thinkers and confident communicators. Our school day runs from 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary focus will be delivering engaging and high-quality English curriculum. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across all secondary stages of the English curriculum, from Stage 4 through to Stage 6.

• Applying extensive pedagogical knowledge and understanding of literacy acquisition to enhance student learning opportunities in English.

• Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for diverse student needs, ensuring maximum student learning and growth.

• Developing sound lesson plans, effectively using technology, and providing meaningful assessment and learning feedback to foster student development.

• Committed to the continual improvement of teaching practice through personal professional development.

• Working creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' and motivating students to achieve and develop a life-long love of learning.

About You

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of St John Paul II Catholic College along with:

• Tertiary Qualification in Education – (English Teaching).

• NESA Accreditation (or eligibility for accreditation).

• Statements of Service (if applicable).

• Working with Children Check clearance.

• Effective interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative teamwork.

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.