ENGLISH/HUMANITIES TEACHER

About PLC Armidale: 

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale (PLC) is an independent girls' school with a long and rich history of providing girls' education since 1887. The College is the only all-girls' day and boarding school in NSW north of Sydney to the Queensland border offering education from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. PLC Armidale has a strong reputation for academic excellence, an exceptional creative and performing arts program, strength in sport, leadership and challenge experiences, each providing opportunities for girls from a range of diverse backgrounds to excel. 

About the Role: 

PLC Armidale is seeking an inspiring and dynamic English/Humanities Teacher to join our dedicated team for 2027. This is a temporary position offering flexibility, with both full-time (1.0 FTE) and part-time (0.8 FTE) load options negotiable for the right candidate. 

General Responsibilities: 

• To support and implement the vision of the College. 
• To implement best practice teaching and learning strategies. 
• To engage in professional reading and development as part of an expectation of continual development in girls' education. 
• To actively promote and support the Christian ethos of the College. 
• To abide by the staff Code of Conduct and other College policies. 
• To attend or assist various functions of the College community in support of colleagues and students. 

Selection Criteria: 

• Recognised teaching qualification from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Teaching qualification specialisation in English, HSIE and Legal Studies also desirable. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the NESA requirements for English and HSIE education, Stages 4 to 6. 
• Experience programming, teaching and assessing student learning of Secondary English and HSIE subjects. 
• Experience using a school management system and learning management system such as Canvas. 
• Outstanding pedagogical skills with experience in planning for individual student needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. 
• Experience working with children with additional support needs, including a language background other than English desirable. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a faculty team. 
• Able to assist with the co-curricular programs of the College. 
• Evident understanding of the ethos and values of a Christian independent all-girls' school.
• A valid Working With Children Check Clearance number. 
• NESA accreditation. 

Please note your current employer or Principal may be contacted in addition to referees nominated. 

Applications: 

Suitable applicants should apply by submitting an application which clearly provides detail about each of the following: 

• Candidate Statement: A brief Statement of Application (no more than one page) outlining what the candidate feels he/she brings to the position, and what he/she would expect to accomplish in the role.
• Response to the Selection Criteria: In no more than two pages, candidates are asked to respond to each of the Selection Criteria, taking into account experience, past roles and expertise. 

Applications close COB Monday, 23 November 2026.

Applications are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Suitable candidates
may be interviewed prior to the closing date, and the College reserves the
right to appoint before applications officially close.

#Li-DNI