Head of English (9-12)

Beaconhills College; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 9800 - 12.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Gifted day

WFH opportunities

Parental leave 16 weeks

Sick leave 15 days

Family violence leave 20 days

Salary packaging

Free onsite parking

EV charging

Descripción de la vacante

Beaconhills College in Pakenham, Victoria, seeks a Head of English (9-12) to lead teaching and curriculum across Years 9–12, driving instructional excellence and student outcomes. This permanent, full-time appointment commences 21 January 2027 and includes a bundled allowance of $10,910 per annum, plus six periods of release per cycle, with strong mentoring and professional learning opportunities.

The role requires current VIT registration and a collaborative, innovative approach within a large,

Descripción del empleo

Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.

Beaconhills College are seeking a Head of English (9-12) to join us at our PakenhamCampus in 2027.

The Head of English (9-12) builds the capacity of staff in the Education Blueprint to design effective teaching, learning, curriculum and instruction.

The role creates the conditions where teachers in the faculty can thrive, through an emphasis on reflective practice, continuous improvement and collaboration.

The successful applicant must thrive on working as part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are committed to fostering excellence in their students.

• This is a permanent, full time position
• Commencing 21 January 2027
• This position is at our Pakenham Campus
• The Head of English (9-12)position of responsibility has a tenure of 3 years
• This role comes with an allowance of $10,910per annum which has been included in the annual salaryand 6 periods of time release per cycle
• This position requires a current VIT registration
• 2 day dedicated new staff induction - rated 4.7out of 5 stars by our 2025 new teacher intake
• All new teachers are assigned a mentor and encouragedto participate in our mentor program

Why should you join Beaconhills

• Access to internal and external Professional Learning
• Inclusive and supportive community
• No Saturday sport
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Pakenham Campus located 42 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Onsite childcare available to staff (wait lists apply)

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup public holiday
• Occasional work from home opportunities i.e. report writing days
• 16weeks paidparental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• Salary packaging available
• Free onsite parking

Applications close Friday 20 November 2026 at 9.00 am.

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse. Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.