Location: Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH
Start Date: January 2027
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (up to 3-years)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At SCS, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

- a competitive annual salar plus superannuation
- salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
- up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
- ongoing training and development opportunities
- ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
- health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
- generous Employee Referral Program
- a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About the Role

This role plays a key part in strengthening English teaching and learning across Sydney Catholic Schools. Working in partnership with schools, you will develop and deliver high-quality curriculum resources and professional learning that build the capability of English teachers and coordinators, supporting evidence-informed practice, effective assessment, and excellence in curriculum design.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- collaborating with the Curriculum and Innovation team to research, design and implement high-impact, evidence-based practices in English
- developing and delivering quality professional learning for classroom teachers and English coordinators, with a focus on explicit teaching, effective instructional and assessment practices, and the progressive development of students' English knowledge and skills




- developing and delivering quality curriculum resources that support the effective implementation of the English syllabus
- building teacher expertise and collective efficacy in evidence-based English instruction and assessment to improve student outcomes in reading, writing and communication
- building collaborative practice among teachers and leaders of English across primary and secondary schools, particularly in the transition years
- supporting schools to use assessment and student achievement data to inform teaching, monitor progress and improve outcomes in English
- working closely with the Curriculum and Innovation team to support a consistent approach to the teaching and assessment of English across K-12
- supporting the implementation of system priorities and initiatives that strengthen student achievement in reading and writing
- developing positive attitudes towards English, reading and writing among students, families and teachers
- any other duties as directed from time to time.

About You

To be successful in this position, the following is required:

- a NESA recognised tertiary qualification in education or teaching
- demonstrated practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
- a minimum of five years English teaching experience in a school
- a deep knowledge of the English Curriculum K-12




- experience in leading staff in qualified learning
- demonstrated success in improving student outcomes and implementing school-wide initiatives
- experience in using data analysis to inform educational initiatives
- demonstrated ability to articulate contemporary educational trends in both local and international contexts
- proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office Suites
- a willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.

Desirable

- five years of middle leadership experience in a school
- experience leading the development of student literacy K-12
- a current driver's license and access to a car
- knowledge of Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems
- a practising Catholic with demonstrated commitment to the teachings of the Church and active engagement in a Catholic faith community.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

- current CV
- cover letter.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

📌 Education Officer: English (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Catholic Schools
📍 Sydney