Teacher of English (Years 7-11)

Role Description / Criteria

About Parade College

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well‑rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours. As a long‑standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options. The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

The Position

The Classroom Teacher at Parade College supports each student to be challenged to grow in knowledge and maturity, according to their potential, in all aspects of their life. Teachers at Parade College are highly competent, passionate and engaged in their practice. They work hard to inspire students to be critical and deep thinkers, as well as problem solvers and responsible contributors to the global community. They ensure the best possible learning environment for students and are committed to their own continued growth as a teacher. We are seeking applications from Secondary qualified teachers (including graduate teachers) for this full‑time ongoing position commencing January 2026.

Teaching and Learning at Parade College

Learning at Parade College inspires a commitment and spirit that is both personalised and life‑long. Gifts and talents are celebrated equally but paramount to all this is the reality that learning takes place within a collective sphere of mutual support and a deep desire to achieve the very best. Teaching and Learning at Parade College has, over 150 years, developed both the capacity and capability of providing dynamic learning that caters for the students’ spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical development. A vibrant professional teaching and learning culture exists and grows. Students are supported in their studies by highly qualified, experienced and committed staff. Our curriculum continues to blend the best of educational traditions with the latest in cutting‑edge theory, practice and design. Our classrooms are contemporary, technology‑rich learning environments, suitably well‑resourced and designed to both encourage and exploit a wide variety of teaching and learning preferences.

Application Requirements

In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role. Applications must include :

• A covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with
• A current Curriculum Vitae.

Application Procedures

For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email , or phone : . To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Page on the College website via : and select 'Apply'.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE : 4 : 00pm on Monday 10 November 2025

This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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