Head of English (Yrs 7-12)

Regents Park Christian School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Regents Park Christian School in Sydney seeks a committed Head of English for Years 7–12. This is a temporary full-time appointment commencing Term 1, 2027, to commence subject to mutual agreement.

The role requires NSW NESA accreditation, strong curriculum leadership and a Christian education focus. You will lead the English faculty, model excellence in teaching and drive high-quality curriculum design, assessment and feedback across secondary years, while mentoring staff and advancing student

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW NESA accreditation and understand the English syllabus across stages 4, 5 and 6.
• Lead development and review of English programs for Years 7–12 with strategic planning for new curriculum delivery.
• Model excellent classroom practice and support staff to deliver differentiated learning.
• Experience teaching Stage 6 courses to a high standard.
• Willingness or experience teaching English Extension 1 and 2.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and engagement.
• Commitment to professional learning and mentoring teams.
• Deep understanding of Christian education.
• Proven ability to lead teams or evidence of training in Educational Leadership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead our English faculty across years 7–12 and model excellent practice.
• Support high-quality curriculum design, assessment and feedback.
• Lead evidence-informed approaches to teaching, learning and differentiation.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication skills

Student wellbeing focus

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

NESA accreditation

Experience leading English

Job description

Head of English (Yrs 7-12) Secondary - Full-time (Temporary)

Regents Park Christian School is a Christ-centred learning community based on biblical principles. The school is co-educational from Years K to 12. The vision of the school is to support families in educating their children from a Christian perspective. Regents Park Christian School offers significant professional learning opportunities for staff within a supportive and collaborative professional environment. Staff wellbeing is a focus, borne out by staff loyalty and satisfaction.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to lead our English faculty across years 7-12. This is a temporary full-time position to commence during Term 1, 2027 (subject to mutual agreement). The successful applicant will model excellent classroom practice, support high-quality curriculum design, and lead evidence-informed approaches to teaching, learning, assessment and feedback.

Selection Criteria

• Current NESA accreditation and a thorough understanding of the English syllabus across stages 4, 5 and 6.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of the English programs across Years 7 to 12, with an emphasis on strategic planning for new curriculum delivery and success.
• Model excellent classroom practice and support staff to deliver high-quality, differentiated learning experiences.
• Experience and success teaching stage 6 courses to a high standard.
• Willingness or experience teaching English Extension 1 and 2.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• An understanding and commitment to student wellbeing and engagement.
• Commitment to professional learning as well as mentoring and developing teams.
• A deep understanding of Christian education.
• Proven ability to lead teams or evidence of training in Educational Leadership is desirable.

Essential

• Applicants must be a committed Christian and be able to obtain a written reference from their current Protestant Christian church minister.
• A valid NSW Working with Children's Check (WWCC) must be provided.
• Applicants must have Citizenship or Permanent Residency with unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

Closing Date

Monday 16 November 2026

*We reserve the right to interview and employ someone ahead of the closing date if suitable applicants present themselves.