Job Description
Secondary Teachers | 2026 Opportunities
Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000
Location: Across all Sydney's North-West and South-Eastern suburbs
Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing
If you're a Secondary Teacher in Sydney who enjoys teaching and open to exploring what new roles are available in 2026, this Expression of Interest is for you.
Tradewind Australia partners with a broad network of high-quality Independent and Catholic schools across Sydney. We are currently connecting teachers with schools and education roles that genuinely align with their experience, values and long-term career goals.
This is not a generic application process. It's an opportunity to have a confidential, no-pressure conversation about what matters to you in your next teaching role - whether you're actively seeking a change or simply open to understanding your options for 2026.
Our partner schools include a diverse mix of:
- Grammar schools
- Christian schools
- Catholic schools
- Islamic schools
We take the time to match you with schools that align with your teaching style, values and long-term career goals.
Available Roles!
We are currently seeking educators for a range of secondary subject areas, including:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
- TAS (Mandatory, Design & Technology, Food Tech, Industrial, Textiles & Design, Engineering Studies)
- HSIE (Legal Studies, History, Geography, Business Studies & Commerce)
- Languages
- Religious Education
We also welcome Expressions of Interest from teachers in other secondary subject areas too.
Benefits
- Competitive salary packages ranging from $90,000 - $130,000
- Supportive leadership and mentoring, including for early career teachers
- Clear expectations around workload and strong work-life balance
- Engaged students and consistent behaviour frameworks
- Join schools with positive staff culture and strong community values
You will have
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in Education
- Current or eligible NESA accreditation
- Experience teaching in a secondary school setting (or relevant placement experience for graduates)
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- A genuine commitment to inclusive education and student wellbeing
Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering the Best Candidate Experience in both 2024 and 2025 (Read our Google Reviews to see how we genuinely support teachers who choose to work with Tradewind!)
- Personalised support throughout the recruitment process
- Honest, detailed insights into school culture and expectations
- Free resume, KSC and interview preparation support
- Professional development and guidance from an experienced Principal Mentor
- A trusted reputation and extensive school partnerships
We also offer a $300 referral bonus for successfully placed Sydney teacher referrals*.
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application.
For a confidential conversation about current or upcoming opportunities, contact Rhiannon Hunt from the Education Permanent Team on (02) 8357 1627 or Rhiannon.Hunt@twrecruitment.com.au.
If you're not actively applying but would value a conversation about what might be next, we'd still love to hear from you.
Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an Equal Opportunities Employer
Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo reference checks, identity verification, Working with Children Check and any additional compliance requirements relevant to the role.
