English Faculty Leader

Australian Christian College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness & wellbeing benefits

On-site staff parking

Salary packaging

Job summary

Australian Christian College Marsden Park invites applications for an English Faculty Leader who will inspire, lead and manage the Secondary English faculty on campus and through distance education, promoting excellent teaching through the College’s Signature Pedagogies.

You will develop and evaluate a rigorous English curriculum, mentor teachers, use student data to drive improvement, and ensure programs meet NESA requirements while reflecting ACC Marsden Park’s Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Strong Christ-centred leadership of the Secondary English faculty.
• Ability to develop and evaluate an engaging English curriculum.
• Experience mentoring teachers through coaching and professional learning.
• Must hold or be eligible for NESA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a rigorous English curriculum.
• Mentor and develop English teachers through coaching and professional learning.
• Monitor student achievement data and adjust programs to improve outcomes.
• Ensure teaching programs comply with NESA requirements and College expectations.
• Collaborate with leadership, staff and families to support learners.

Job description

Australian Christian College (ACC) is a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education Organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are 'well known, well loved, and well taught" by dedicated trained Christian staff.

ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries, with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.

About ACC Marsden Park

ACC Marsden Park is a K-12, co-educational, Christian School, located in the thriving North West corridor of Sydney, in a semi-rural setting which is experiencing sustained growth and is targeted for fast-tracked development.

We currently have over 1500 students learning with us on-campus and over 1100 students learning via our Distance Education program.

About our Culture

ACC Marsden Park has a College-Wide Teaching and Learning framework that is built around three "Signature Pedagogies". We prioritise Explicit Direct Instruction, Specific Targeted Feedback, and Thinking Through Writing as pedagogical approaches that develop deep learning.

Our pedagogical approach has been informed by Cognitive Load Theory and has been influenced by the thinking of Hollingsworth and Ybarra in "Explicit Direct Instruction," Lemov in "Teach Like a Champion," and Hochman and Wexler in "The Writing Revolution." We also draw inspiration from Michaela Community School in London.

Our staff are supported by an in-house pedagogical coaching team, and with an open professional learning culture where staff learn with and from each other by dropping-in to each other's classes, and by offering and receiving feedback. The College invests in creating a technology-infused educational ecosystem to support effective learning of students and teachers.

We are praying for the right people to come and join our team and encourage you to learn more about ourCollege to see if you might be a good fit for our vision andculture .

Requirements

About the Role

The English Faculty Leader ensures that every student is well taught and supported to achieve strong learning outcomes in English. They will inspire, lead and manage the English faculty - both on campus and through distance education, promoting excellent teaching through the College’s Signature Pedagogies and ensuring the effective delivery of a rigorous and engaging curriculum. They will develop the capability of English teachers, monitor student achievement and work collaboratively with Secondary Leadership, staff and parents to meet students’ learning needs.

This full-time parental leave (12 months) role will commence Term 1, 2027.

About You

You will:

• Provide Christ-centred leadership to the Secondary English faculty.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a rigorous and engaging English curriculum.
• Promote excellent, evidence-informed teaching practices that improve student learning and achievement.
• Teach Secondary English and model high-quality classroom practice.
• Support, mentor and develop English teachers through coaching, collaboration and professional learning.
• Use student achievement data to identify priorities, monitor progress and strengthen teaching programs.
• Oversee faculty planning, assessment, moderation, reporting and curriculum documentation.
• Ensure teaching programs comply with NESA requirements and College expectations.
• Establish high expectations for student engagement, behaviour, literacy and academic achievement.
• Coordinate faculty resources, budgets, meetings and operational requirements.
• Contribute to whole-school literacy initiatives and broader teaching and learning priorities.
• Work collaboratively with the Secondary leadership team and other faculty leaders.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Actively contribute to the Christian culture and mission of ACC Marsden Park.
• Have a suitable qualification and NESA accreditation (or be eligible).
• Be able to demonstrate excellent teaching as described by the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Hold a current Employee Working With Children Check.
• Coordinator allowance in addition to base salary.
• Work with an authentic dedicated Christian team.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
• Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT fitness and wellbeing benefits available.
• Be part of a faith community that shares regular devotions and prayer.
• Grow in your faith, skills and experience.
• On-Site Staff Parking.
• Salary Packaging available.