Head of English - Lead Literacy and Curriculum Innovation

Educationhq; Ryde; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden High School in Sydney's Meadowbank area invites applications for a Head Teacher English to lead and develop high-quality English curriculum and assessment across Years 7–12. The role focuses on instructional leadership, mentoring, and professional learning to improve literacy and student outcomes.

Applicants must hold unconditional teaching approval to teach in NSW and demonstrate capacity to lead a collaborative English faculty and diverse learners, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a collaborative English faculty through instructional leadership and professional learning.
• Ability to lead design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality English curriculum across Years 7–12.
• Proven ability to use data to monitor progress and improve literacy outcomes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the English faculty with a focus on literacy improvement.
• Design, implement and evaluate high-quality English curriculum and assessment across Years 7–12.
• Mentor teachers and lead professional learning to raise student outcomes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Resource management

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full NSW teaching accreditation

Job description

Marsden High School in Sydney's Meadowbank area invites applications for a Head Teacher English to lead and develop high-quality English curriculum and assessment across Years 7–12. The role focuses on instructional leadership, mentoring, and professional learning to improve literacy and student outcomes.

Applicants must hold unconditional teaching approval to teach in NSW and demonstrate capacity to lead a collaborative English faculty and diverse learners, with strong communication and