Head of English

SchoolHouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Near public transport

Supportive leadership

Teacher accreditation support

Job summary

SchoolHouse is seeking a Head of English for the Lower North Shore, Sydney. This is a full-time, 3-year tenure with an underlying permanent teaching position.

The role involves leading the English program, collaborating with a supportive leadership team, and contributing to the school's emphasis on academic excellence, arts, sciences, and humanities.

The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications, current NESA accreditation, and working rights for Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
• Current NESA Accreditation and WWCC.
• Appropriate qualifications and experience teaching secondary English.
• Working rights for Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English program across the Lower North Shore campus.
• Collaborate with school leadership and teaching staff to deliver the curriculum.
• Support student development and leadership within the senior secondary pathway.

Skills

Team collaboration

Motivation

Passion for teaching

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA Accreditation

Job description

Sydney, Australia | Posted on 26/08/2026

• Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience
• Job Type Full time
• City Sydney
• Country Australia
• Postal Code 2000

Job Description

Head of English | Lower North Shore, Sydney

• Full-time, 3 year tenure, with underlying permanent teaching position
  
• Lower North Shore Location
  
• SH#9068
  

School Profile

SchoolHouse is working in partnership with a private independent school known for its strongemphasis on academic excellence and a broad-based education. The school offersa nurturing and inclusive environment, catering to students from a variety ofbackgrounds. It provides a well-rounded curriculum that includes innovativeprograms in the arts, sciences, and humanities, complemented by a range ofextracurricular activities such as sports, performing arts, and communityservice. The school also focuses on fostering personal growth and leadershipskills through various enrichment opportunities and leadership programs.

• CompetitiveRemuneration and working conditions
  
• Convenientlocation, close to public transport
  
• Supportiveleadership team
  
• TeacherAccreditation support
  

Requirements

• Relevanttertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education, etc.)
  
• Current NESA Accreditation and WWCC (oreligibility to gain)
  
• Appropriatequalifications and experience teaching subjects outlined above
  
• Motivationand a passion to work with and support young people on their journeythrough secondary education
  
• Enthusiasmand flexibility with the ability to work effectively within acollaborative team environment
  
• Abilityand desire to actively support the values and ethos of the school
  
• WorkingRights for Australia (or eligible to gain)