Lead English Educator & Curriculum Innovator

College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Salary packaging options

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

St Augustine’s College Sydney invites applications for Assistant Head of English, commencing at the start of 2027. This permanent, full-time role leads curriculum delivery across Years 7–12 and collaborates with the Head of English to drive teaching excellence, staff development and student achievement.

You will mentor teachers, use data to inform practice, contribute to faculty administration and participate in pastoral and co-curricular life of the College.

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation.
• Current Working With Children Check clearance.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Experience in teaching Extension and/or Advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Supporting curriculum leadership and implementation across the faculty.
• Working alongside the Head of English to drive excellence in teaching and learning.
• Mentoring and supporting teachers, including early career educators.
• Using student data and evidence-informed practice to support continuous improvement.
• Assisting with faculty administration, planning and communication.
• Contributing to the broader life of the College through pastoral, co-curricular and community involvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Organisational skills

Catholic ethos alignment

Education

Teaching qualifications

NESA accreditation

Tools

None

Job description

St Augustine’s College Sydney invites applications for Assistant Head of English, commencing at the start of 2027. This permanent, full-time role leads curriculum delivery across Years 7–12 and collaborates with the Head of English to drive teaching excellence, staff development and student achievement.

You will mentor teachers, use data to inform practice, contribute to faculty administration and participate in pastoral and co-curricular life of the College.