Head of English

SchoolHouse; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SchoolHouse is partnering with a co-educational Anglican school located in the Hills District of Sydney to appoint a Head of English. This is a full-time, permanent appointment with a focus on leading Stage 6 English and strengthening the English faculty.

The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications, current NESA accreditation and WWCC, and demonstrate a genuine passion for student development, pastoral care, and collaborative teamwork within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education, etc.)
• Current NESA Accreditation and WWCC (or eligibility to gain)
• Appropriate qualifications and experience teaching the subjects outlined above
• Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of the school

Responsibilities

• Teach English at a senior level, with emphasis on Stage 6 where advantageous
• Lead and develop the English faculty within a collaborative team
• Contribute to curriculum design and student pastoral care initiatives across the English department

Skills

Team collaboration

Passion for student development

Adaptability

Effective communication

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA Accreditation

WWCC

Job description

Sydney, Australia | Posted on 20/10/2026

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

Job Description

Head of English| Sydney Hills District

• Full time, Permanent Appointment
• Ability to teach Stage 6 English advantageous
• Sydney Hills District Location
• SH#9170

School Profile

SchoolHouse is working in partnership with a co-educational Anglican School located in the Hills District of Sydney.They challenge each student by encouraging high academic standards and intellectual rigour, providing inspiring teaching committed to personalised learning, and designing and implementing our curriculum purposefully. They focus on ways to support, coach and fulfil the potential of each student through strong pastoral care that is characterised by attentiveness to individual growth, social and emotional development, and wellbeing.

• Supportive community environment
• School strives for academic excellence

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education, etc.)
• Current NESA Accreditation and WWCC (or eligibility to gain)
• Appropriate qualifications and experience teaching subjects outlined above
• Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their journey through secondary education
• Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of the school
• Working Rights for Australia (or in the process of applying)