English Teacher

Full time Permanent Position

Central Coast Grammar School is a leading K-12 independent, coeducational and nondenominational school.   Located on a single 17 hectare campus overlooking the Matcham Valley close to the heart of Erina, our school offers a spacious environment where students can grow and flourish.

“Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) is committed to the safety, protection, and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at CCGS. The School requires all prospective school staff to contribute to creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing and be committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment”. All CCGS staff participate in annual training in child protection.  

All statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment. 

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced teacher to the English Department on a full time/permanent basis to commence in Term 2 2024. Experience with Advanced and Extension English in Years 11 and 12 would be an advantage.

To be successful you will need to possess and demonstrate:

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and accreditation in New South Wales
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NSW Curriculum
• Evidence of excellent level student outcomes up to and including the Higher School Certificate
• Evidence of innovative classroom practices
• The demonstrated ability to engage students in a 1 to 1 digital device classroom environment
• A high standard of competency and proficiency as a classroom teacher
• Commitment and skills in digital literacy / Experience integrating literacy strategies to improve individual class outcomes
• Experience with team-teaching and/or collaborative delivery (or interest to include in future practice)
• The capacity to cater for different learning needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good administrative skills, with a high level of flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to prioritise and work as part of a team
• Ability to use data to enhance student’s learning
• A commitment to the strategic direction and ethos of the school 

Interested applicants should familiarise themselves with the School’s Strategic Plan ‘Striving for Excellence’, available on our website at www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au. It is expected that every member of staff will commit to the Strategic Plan and participate in the professional learning expectations of the School. 

All teaching staff at Central Coast Grammar School are to take part in the whole life of the School, including participation in Outdoor Education and involvement in co-curricular school activities.

To apply you need to provide the following information/documentation: 

• cover letter and CV, inclusive of the total number of fulltime equivalent years you have been a teacher, including a breakdown if applicable
• 100 points of Identification
• copy of your academic transcripts and other degrees or certificates, with conferred date(s)
• Working with Children Check number
• record of your COVID-19 Immunisation status from the Australian Immunisation Register or COVID-19 Digital Certificate
• NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) number
• telephone numbers for referees
• if you are accredited with the Independent Schools Accreditation Authority (ISTAA), please provide a copy of your certificate

 Please email your application to the Human Resources Manager at: ***********@ccgs.nsw.edu.au.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore early lodgement is encouraged. The position will be filled after the successful applicant is determined.

Please note that any attachments associated with your application are to be either Word documents, jpg images or pdf.