Randstad Education is partnering with a prestigious Independent Girls' School in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. We are seeking a dynamic English Teacher for a Full-Time Maternity Leave contract for Terms 2 and 3, 2026.

This school is renowned for its academic excellence and unique pedagogical model. It operates on a framework designed to foster independence, self-directed learning, and university readiness. This is a high-energy environment suited to an educator who wants to move away from standard "crowd control" and focus on genuine academic mentorship.

The Role This is not a standard "stand and deliver" teaching role. You will have fewer face-to-face timetabled classes compared to other schools, with a significant portion of your timetable dedicated to 1:1 or small group "Study" sessions.

• Curriculum: Teach English to Years 7–12, including Extension 1 & 2.

• Pedagogy: Deliver a unique program blending classroom instruction with personalised mentoring.

• Engagement: Proactively track student engagement and intervene to ensure deep learning.

• Holistic: Participate in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the school (paid additional to salary).

Successful Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: Tertiary major in English Literature and NESA accreditation.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years' teaching experience (Independent sector preferred; high-performing Public sector educators encouraged).

• Attributes: Vibrant, energetic, and capable of commanding a room.

• Rights: Valid Australian work rights and WWCC.

Benefits

• Remuneration: Paid significantly above MEA rates.

• Allowances: Additional payment for co-curricular activities and form class responsibilities.

• Excellence: Join one of the top-performing English departments in NSW.

• Mentorship: A unique role focused on academic mentoring.

Contact Mike Karpathios | 0497 285 081 | michael.karpathios@randstad.com.au

Safeguarding Children & Young People Randstad Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All Applicants are required to provide a valid state based Working with Children’s Check which is thoroughly screened. In some circumstances, a Federal Police Check and an International Police Clearance is also required. Your consultant will be able to advise if this is applicable to you. Lastly, references are conducted in relation to the applicant’s interactions with children using an online platform that has an inbuilt fraud alert. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.