Education Officer: English K-12

Location: Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH

Start Date: January 2027

Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 11 October 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 salary 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 professional 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:

• your current CV
• a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

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 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

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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.