Head of English

St Augustine's College, Sydney (see more jobs from this school)

Brookvale , NSW 


Head of Faculty / Department

Teaching Subject: English

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 August 2024


Work at St Augustine’s College, where our staff make the serious business of educating young men fun! Join our passionate and highly collaborative team as Head of English. We offer above-market salaries and a fantastic culture.

<p><strong>About St. Augustine’s College</strong></p><p>St Augustine&#39;s College – Sydney, situated on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is an energetic and vibrant workplace committed to excellence in teaching and holistic student development for boys in Years 5 to 12.  Through our Augustinian values of Truth, Love and Community, we foster an environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and character building, where students feel secure, supported, and encouraged to believe in themselves and the power of learning.</p><p>As a result of our Head of English securing a promotional position within the College, we are seeking a highly talented Head of English to join our team during 2024, or for the commencement of the 2025 school year.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the Head of English, you will lead our dynamic English Department, shaping the curriculum, fostering a love for literature, and nurturing students’ language skills. Your leadership will contribute to our mission of empowering students to become confident communicators and lifelong learners.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Continuing the ongoing development and implementation of an engaging English curriculum aligned with educational standards</li><li>Leading a team of passionate English teachers, providing mentorship and professional development.</li><li>Fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and growth.</li><li>Collaborating with other Department Heads and Leadership to enhance interdisciplinary learning experiences and implement the aims of the College</li><li>Supporting the Augustinian Catholic culture of the College</li><li>Being willing to contribute to the College’s academic, spiritual and co-curricular life</li></ul><p><strong>To be successful in the role you will have:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in teaching English at the secondary level</li><li>Experience in leading an English Department</li><li>Strong leadership skills and a passion for educational excellence</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Required qualifications to teach in NSW schools</li><li>A commitment to child safety and St Augustine’s educational values</li><li>A commitment to ongoing personal professional development</li></ul><p><strong>Child Safeguarding Statement</strong></p><p>St. Augustine’s College is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening and adhere to our child safeguarding policies.</p><p>We offer a range of benefits including above-market pay, fantastic culture, regular staff lunch and morning tea and salary sacrifice options.</p><p>_______________________</p><p>Applications, including curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees, should be submitted in PDF format. </p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE 28 AUGUST HOWEVER WE WILL BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS AS SUBMITTED AND MAY PROCEED WITH INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENT DURING THIS TIME, SO EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.</strong><br /> </p><p>For further information regarding this position, please contact Camilla Smith via email recruitment&#64;saintaug.nsw.edu.au.</p><p>No agency inquiries, please. Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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