English Teacher • 0 of 15 filled

Seventh Day Adventist Schools (NNSW) Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic English Teacher for a full-time position, (but consideration will be given for a 0.8 load to the right candidate) commencing at the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

Macquarie College (MC) is a Preschool to Year 12 independent school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Located on the border of Wallsend and Elermore Vale in Newcastle, the College has a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years.

Grounded in its Adventist mission, MC provides opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

We are seeking an English Teacher who can make English content accessible, engaging and relevant, including teaching Stage 6 English. You will plan and deliver learning aligned with NESA requirements, build students’ confidence in english, and develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills.

The successful applicant will:

• Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Macquarie College.
• An understanding and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education and the Church as described by Adventist Schools Australia and our statements of belief Statements of Belief
• Be willing to actively participate in the faith life of the school, including worships, devotions, and other spiritual programs.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications, NESA accreditation and experience.
• Have experience in working as part of a collaborative team
• Hold formal teaching qualifications with a specialisation in English and be confident in teaching across a range of English courses at the secondary level.
• Have skills in developing rapport with students
• Be a customer focused team player, with excellent people skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with all school stakeholders
• Be an innovative educator with a growth mindset and a passion for learning
• Possess a strong work ethic, striving for continuous improvement and the achievement of high standards.
• Possess a growth mindset and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through professional development, reflection, and feedback.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of ‘Duty of Care’ and place a high value on child wellbeing.
• We are a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children's rights to safety, respect, inclusion, and empowerment. All applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and be willing to complete mandatory safeguarding training before working with children.
• Legally able to work in Australia. This position is not linked to a sponsorship visa and applicants who are not legally able to work in Australia will not be considered. 

Macquarie College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to an environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe. See our Child Protection Policy and other policies.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Expressions of interest

Expressions of interest can be sent to the HR Manager Mr. Jamie Roan [email protected]  Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.