Teacher English

St Marys Senior High School is a culturally diverse school located on Darug Country. It has 927 enrolments, with 73% of students from a non-English speaking background and 18 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. It is an academically comprehensive high school which enrols students in Years 11 and 12 in preparation for the Higher School Certificate. The school's charter is focused on increasing the range of educational options available to Stage 6 students in Western Sydney and enhancing their learning outcomes. This is achieved by offering one of the broadest ranges of senior curricula in the state in a respectful, responsible adult learning environment that is focused on the delivery of quality teaching, learning and wellbeing programs for all students. Non-local students wishing to attend St Marys Senior High School seek enrolment through application based upon their learning commitment, and since 2018 the school has also had a local area enrolment component.

The St Marys Senior High School learning community is inclusive, aspirational and respectful. Student–teacher relationships are based on mutual respect and courtesy, providing the foundation for a productive learning environment focused on continuous student and school improvement. While the student population is diverse in terms of educational experience and future aspirations, all members of the St Marys Senior High School community have a positive commitment to learning. During the past five years the school has implemented a variety of initiatives, including creating and developing its Reconciliation Action Plan. More information about the school can be can be found at: https://stmaryssen-

Approval to teach English (Years and English Extensions 1 and 2.

Demonstrated evidence of successful and dynamic teaching practice in Senior English courses.

Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver quality teaching and learning programs that engage and differentiate to meet the diverse needs of students in a Stage 6 environment.

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills that build positive and productive working relationships with students, staff, parents to improve student learning outcomes.

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.