Senior School English Teacher

Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls located on the Upper North Shore in Wahroonga. Abbotsleigh girls love to learn and lead and are empowered to be independent, collaborative and courageous trailblazers who make a positive impact on our world today and tomorrow.

‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)

Start Term 1 2027 | Permanent Full-time | Reports to Head of English

Why Abbotsleigh?

Abbotsleigh is one of Australia's leading independent girls' schools, renowned for academic excellence, outstanding wellbeing programs and a culture that encourages every student and staff member to thrive.

As a member of our English Department, you will:

• Teach bright, motivated and intellectually curious students
• Inspire a love of literature, language and ideas
• Work alongside passionate, collaborative and expert colleagues
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Access meaningful professional learning and career development opportunities
• Play an active role in a dynamic school community where relationships matter

• Brings expertise and enthusiasm to the teaching of English
• Creates classrooms characterised by curiosity, discussion and deep learning
• Understands how girls learn and builds strong, positive relationships with students
• Uses evidence-informed practices to maximise student growth and achievement
• Values collaboration and contributes positively to the wider life of the School

Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection

Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.

All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and contact details of two referees. Applications close on 6 September 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early engagement may occur before the closing date. All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.