Holy Cross College Ryde
Commencement Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Closing Date: Monday, 20 October 2025
Capacity: Full-Time, Permanent
Number of Positions: 2
Join us in shaping the future of our students!
Be part of Holy Cross College Ryde's dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values.
Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.
About Our School
Holy Cross College seeks to offer a quality Catholic education that maximises the potential of every boy in our care.
The college was founded in 1891 by the Patrician Brothers'.
The charism of the Patrician Brothers is marked by a commitment to 'seeing the face of Christ in all we meet' in our daily lives.
The college remains committed to this Patrician ideal.
It translates into a school life that:
- welcomes all, seeking to build a community of hospitality and inclusion
- expects high standards in academic work and student behaviour
- challenges all in the school community to develop a real spirit of justice that makes a difference to the way we live our lives
- celebrates and sanctifies life and everything in school life that is life-giving.
With expansive grounds, heritage buildings and an unenviable academic and sporting tradition, Holy Cross continues to serve the Sydney Catholic community as an outstanding day school for boys 7 -12.
Position Highlights
The successful applicant will join the school with a focus on providing quality Catholic education, maximising student outcomes by offering a rich, relevant and holistic curriculum that is student centred, flexible and challenging.
This full-time role is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
We welcome applications from recent graduates as well.
Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools
In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students.
We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.
SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings.
Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.
Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.
In addition, we offer:
- remuneration package valued at up to $140,855.
Base salary ranges from $87,550 to $125,763
- 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
- discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
- generous Employee Referral Program.
About You
As a English Teacher, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high-quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.
To excel in this role, you will be able to:
- create and implement engaging, rigorous planned learning experiences catering to the diverse needs of students
- demonstrate the ability and qualifications to teach English
- utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
- employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing constructive feedback
- support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural workplace for students
- demonstrate excellent classroom management skills focused on student well-being
- integrate technology to enhance contemporary learning experiences.
You will have attained:
- a tertiary qualification in Education
- eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Application Process
Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application.
To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;
- current CV
- cover letter
- three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.
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).
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.
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.
Required Skill Profession
Preschool, Elementary, Middle, Secondary, And Special Education Teachers