<ul> <li>Influence literacy, learning and academic excellence across the School</li> <li>Lead a talented team of specialist English teachers</li> <li>Shape a cohesive and ambitious English curriculum from Years 7–12</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>English sits at the heart of learning at Canberra Grammar School, connecting every student, every year.</p> <p>We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Head of English to lead the next chapter of English education at CGS. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a rigorous, engaging and inclusive Years 7–12 curriculum across the IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme and NSW Higher School Certificate.</p> <p>The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening the implementation of MYP Language and Literature and creating a purposeful transition into senior pathways. You will champion outstanding teaching, thoughtful curriculum design and the development of confident readers, writers, speakers and critical thinkers.</p> <p>As Head of English, you will lead a team of dedicated specialist teachers, build a culture of professional ambition and shared accountability, and ensure excellence in every English classroom.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You will have a genuine love of English, literature and language, and the ability to inspire it in students and colleagues. The will lead and grow a team of specialist teachers, with credibility and generosity. Your high standards and sound judgement in curriculum, assessment and the selection of texts&nbsp;will shine. You will also have a commitment to inclusive excellence, with the conviction that every student can grow as a reader, writer and speaker.</p> <ul> <li>Design, develop and maintain an English curriculum programme that meets the needs of all students in the School from Year 7 to Year 12&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to advise and liaise across all levels of an organisation and with parents and guardians</li> <li>Provide strategic leadership within their domain that is explicitly aligned to CGS100 and to the framework or frameworks governing their area of responsibility&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to whole-School alignment across academic, co-curricular, wellbeing and operational domains with coherence and clarity of purpose&nbsp;</li> <li>Make evidence-informed decisions and maintain disciplined planning, review and accountability cycles within their domain&nbsp;</li> <li>Take active responsibility for the performance, development and wellbeing of the people they lead&nbsp;</li> <li>Foster a culture of shared accountability, professional ambition, mutual respect and continuous improvement within their team&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage the human, financial and physical resources entrusted to their domain with care, rigour and transparency&nbsp;</li> <li>Represent CGS with authority, credibility and care in internal and external forums&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead by example in the teaching of English across the age and ability range of the School&nbsp;</li> <li>Represent the Faculty in Work Health and Safety matters and lead the safe conduct of Faculty excursions, competitions and events&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated success teaching English across the secondary years and the senior pathways, including the IB MYP, the IB DP and the HSC&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated capacity to lead curriculum design, assessment and moderation in English&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated capacity to lead, develop and hold accountable a team of teachers, including through the Professional Growth Cycle&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated use of performance data to improve student outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent written and spoken English, effective interpersonal communication and strong technological literacy.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Personal Attributes&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>A genuine love of English, literature and language</li> <li>The vision and energy to inspire students and colleagues</li> <li>The credibility, warmth and generosity to lead and grow a talented team</li> <li>High standards and sound judgement in curriculum, assessment and text selection</li> <li>A reflective, collaborative and courageous approach to leadership</li> <li>A commitment to inclusive excellence and the conviction that every student can grow as a reader, writer, speaker and thinker.</li> </ul> <p>All team members at CGS are required to have:</p> <ul> <li>Appropriate qualifications</li> <li>A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card</li> <li>A current National Police Check</li> <li>Full working rights within Australia.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits for you</strong></p> <p>As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:</p> <ul> <li>A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)</li> <li>Staff awards program and generous professional development funding</li> <li>Attractive salary packaging arrangements</li> <li>Complimentary daily barista-made coffee&nbsp;</li> <li>Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches</li> <li>Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations</li> <li>24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)</li> <li>School fee concessions (for permanent team members)</li> <li>Onsite parking</li> </ul> <p><strong>Working at CGS</strong></p> <p>At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking educational community where ambitious ideas are encouraged and exceptional teaching is valued.</p> <p>You will have the opportunity to shape a Faculty, influence learning across the School and contribute to the future of education at CGS. Our educators are supported to innovate, deepen their practice and make a meaningful difference while placing student learning and wellbeing at the centre of everything they do.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Please visit <a href="https://cgs.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&amp;windowUID=0&amp;AdvertID=924051" rel="nofollow">cgs.act.edu.au/careers/</a> to access the Information Pack and submit the following documents:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)</li> <li>Resume/CV</li> </ul> <p>Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child-safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with the School’s Child Safe policies.</p> <p><strong>Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.</strong></p>