Assistant Head of English

St Augustine's College-Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market salaries

Professional learning

Leadership development opportunities

Fitness Passport

Fortnightly staff lunches

Salary packaging options

Job summary

St Augustine’s College-Sydney invites an outstanding English educator to join the English Faculty as Assistant Head of English, commencing for the start of the 2027 school year. You will work with the Head of English to lead curriculum excellence, mentor staff, and deliver data-informed improvements for student outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to Catholic education. Applicants should have Extension/Advanced English experience, NESA accreditation, and WWCC

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Extension and/or Advanced English.
• Proven effectiveness as a classroom practitioner.
• Leadership through curriculum leadership, mentoring, or coaching.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to inspire colleagues in a collaborative environment.
• Well-developed organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to Catholic and Augustinian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum leadership and implementation across the faculty.
• Work with Head of English to drive teaching excellence and learning.
• Mentor and support teachers, including early career educators.
• Use student data and evidence-informed practice for improvement.
• Assist with faculty administration, planning and communication.
• Contribute to the broader life of the College through pastoral and co-curricular involvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Curriculum leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data-driven improvement

Education

Teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation

Working With Children Check

Job description

St Augustine’s College is a leading Catholic independent boys’ school in the Augustinian tradition, committed to excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care. We seek an outstanding and collaborative educator to join our English Faculty as Assistant Head of English, commencing for the start of the 2027 school year.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate English teacher to contribute to the leadership of a high-performing faculty, working closely with the Head of English to support curriculum excellence, staff development, and outstanding student outcomes.

About the Role

• Supporting curriculum leadership and implementation across the faculty.
• Working alongside the Head of English to drive excellence in teaching and learning.
• Mentoring and supporting teachers, including early career educators.
• Using student data and evidence-informed practice to support continuous improvement.
• Assisting with faculty administration, planning and communication.
• Contributing to the broader life of the College through pastoral, co-curricular and community involvement.

About You

• A passion for English education and a commitment to academic excellence.
• Experience in teaching Extension and/or Advanced English
• Proven effectiveness as a classroom practitioner.
• Proven capacity to lead and influence others, demonstrated through previous leadership experience, curriculum leadership, mentoring, coaching or the successful delivery of strategic educational initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to inspire, influence and support colleagues in a collaborative environment.
• Well-developed organisational and communication skills.
• A commitment to the Catholic and Augustinian ethos of the College.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation.
• Current Working With Children Check clearance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

Why Join St Augustine’s?

This is an opportunity to join a thriving and innovative learning community where academic excellence, student wellbeing and staff development are equally valued.

At St Augustine's, we invest in our people. We offer above-market salaries, meaningful professional learning, leadership development opportunities and a culture built on respect, support and genuine collegiality.

Our staff also enjoy:

• Fitness Passport membership
• Fortnightly staff lunches
• Salary packaging options
• A strong sense of community and purpose

Most importantly, you'll join a school that genuinely values its staff and recognises that exceptional outcomes for students begin with exceptional support for our people.

Child Safeguarding

St Augustine’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening and comply with College safeguarding practices.

Applications

Applications close 8am Monday 2 November, however applications will be reviewed as received and may proceed to interview, so the College reserves the right to appoint prior to this date. Early applications are encouraged.