Assistant Head of Faculty - English

Trinity Grammar School Summer Hill; Summer Hill; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Grammar School Summer Hill in NSW seeks an Assistant Head of Faculty for English to lead and inspire a high-performing team while continuing to teach. The role focuses on academic leadership, student-centred practice, and ongoing improvement within a collegial environment.

Experience with NSW Stage 6 and/or IB Diploma Programme is advantageous but not essential. The school supports professional growth and wellbeing, with a strong Christian foundation and a commitment to inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Formal teaching qualifications in English education
• Current NESA accreditation
• Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

• Lead the English Faculty and contribute to school leadership while continuing to teach English.
• Deliver high-quality English lessons within both NSW syllabus and IB Diploma where applicable.
• Support professional learning and mentoring of teaching staff in the English Faculty.

Skills

Lifelong learning mindset

Innovative teaching

Leadership potential

Education

Teaching qualifications in English

NESA accreditation

Working with Children Check

Job description

Trinity Grammar School Summer Hill – Summer Hill NSW

1d ago , from Trinity Grammar School - Summer Hill NSW

At Trinity Grammar School, we believe exceptional education starts with exceptional people. Our commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care and a rich program of sporting, creative and co-curricular opportunities enables our students to develop their talents in mind, body and spirit.

Just as importantly, we want Trinity to be a workplace of choice, where talented educators can build rewarding careers while being supported as professionals and as people. We are committed to fostering a family-friendly, inclusive and supportive workplace, with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, collegiality and sustainable careers in education.

An opportunity to grow your leadership career

We are seeking a passionate and accomplished English teacher to join our highly successful English Faculty as Assistant Head of Faculty.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is ready to take the next step in their career, developing their academic leadership capability while continuing to teach within an outstanding and collegial team.

Our English Faculty is committed to student-centred practice, academic excellence and continuous improvement. Previous faculty leadership experience will be highly regarded; however, it is not essential. We see this position as an excellent platform for an outstanding practitioner who is ready to grow into broader management and educational leadership.

Experience with the NSW Stage 6 curriculum and/or International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is advantageous but not essential. Trinity has a strong commitment to professional learning and will support the successful candidate to develop the knowledge and capabilities required to thrive in the role.

Why choose Trinity?

We are committed to creating an environment where our teachers can do their best work, continue to grow and enjoy being part of a supportive professional community.

At Trinity, you will benefit from:

• A supportive, collegial and family-friendly workplace culture


• A strong Christian foundation and sense of community


• Genuine opportunities for career development and leadership growth


• A strong investment in professional learning and development


• Support to meet NESA professional development and accreditation requirements through in-house learning


• Opportunities to participate in Professional Learning Teams


• Access to outstanding facilities, technology and teaching resources


• Opportunities to teach across the NSW curriculum and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme


• Opportunities to contribute to the broader sporting and co-curricular life of the School


• A workplace that values the contribution, wellbeing and professional expertise of its people

We are looking for someone who is:

• An enthusiastic lifelong learner who contributes to a culture of continuous improvement


• An innovative educator with a strong learner-centred approach


• Ready to develop their leadership capability and positively influence teaching and learning


• Willing to contribute to the broad life of the School


• Connected with and supportive of the Christian Mission of the School

Successful candidates will have:

• Formal teaching qualifications in English education


• Current NESA accreditation


• A valid Working with Children Check

The position is offered as an ongoing teaching appointment with an initial three-year leadership contract.

Remuneration is paid in accordance with the relevant NESA accreditation level under the Trinity Grammar School Teachers Agreement 2025. The salary comprises a teaching component of $99,800 to $140,989, plus a Leadership 1 Allowance.

Trinity Grammar School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Applicants should possess a personal identification with the Christian aims of the School.