Head of English (Yrs 7-12) Fulltime – Temporary

School: Regents Park Christian School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Regents Park Christian School in Sydney is seeking a dedicated Head of English for Years 7–12. This temporary full-time role to commence in Term 1, 2027, requires strong leadership, curriculum design, and evidence-informed teaching practices within a Christ-centred learning community.

You will model classroom excellence, lead program development, ensure high-quality assessment and feedback, and mentor a team of English teachers, alongside a commitment to student wellbeing and Christian education.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Model excellent classroom practice and support staff to deliver high-quality, differentiated learning experiences.
• Experience teaching Stage 6 courses to a high standard and knowledge of English Extension 1/2 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English faculty across years 7–12 and oversee curriculum alignment.
• Model best-practice teaching and support staff with differentiated learning.
• Drive assessment, feedback and professional learning across the faculty.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum design

Assessment & feedback

Communication

Mentoring

Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Head of English (Yrs 7-12) Fulltime – Temporary

Casual/Temporary, Full time

3d ago , from Christian Schools Australia

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

Join a supportive workplace of passionate, Christian educators

Our values are Honour, Community and Stewardship

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.