Secondary English Teacher

• Secondary English Teacher 

• Permanent Full-Time position 

• Commencing Term 1, 2026

Parramatta Marist High School is a Catholic school with a history and tradition spanning 200 years. Since 1875 it has been shaped by the Marist charism, one that flows from a basic trust in God and a desire to follow Christ in the way of Mary. Our pedagogical approach is responsive to student needs across the continuum of learning and aims to empower learners and activate continual growth. Our pursuit of excellence is supported through a collaborative approach in Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) that are part of a teachers allocation.

Applications are invited for a skilled, contemporary and passionate English Teacher to be part of our school community and enrich the lives of our students. Teachers within the Diocese are responsible to the Principal and share in the learning and teaching of subject matters to students of the school community. Teachers are responsible for delivering high quality contemporary learning and teaching for the community they serve which is embedded in the Catholic world view. It is a collaborative ministry of witness and service and part of the evangelising mission of the Church.

Key focus areas

The Secondary English teacher will fit the following criteria:

• A good pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how English is learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn English and how the learning and teaching of English  can be enhanced.
  
  

• An understanding of our pedagogy being based around Project/Problem Based Learning and Flipped Classroom.
  
  

• Understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning.
  
  

• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.
  
  

• Commitment to the continual improvement of their teaching practice and take opportunities for personal professional development.
  
  

• Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.
  
  

• Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning

Qualification & Experience:

• Tertiary Qualification in Education (or fourth year student)
  
  

• NESA Accreditation (Conditional Accreditation also accepted)
  
  

• Statements of Service
  
  

• Working with Children Check clearance (essential)
  

• Exceptional communication skills

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 a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here. Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD Website.