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Head of English
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Full Time
Location:
Canberra
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Education & Child Care
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Date Published:
09-Nov-2025
Head of English
Canberra
Full time, Permanent
Commencing January 2026
Are you an accomplished English educator looking to step into a significant leadership role in one of Canberra’s most supportive and forward thinking school communities? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head of English to lead our large, dynamic department and help shape an outstanding English programme across the school.
About the Role
You will oversee a thriving English Department of 22 dedicated staff including part time team members. From 2026 you will be supported by two Assistant Heads of Department, allowing you to focus on strategic leadership, curriculum development, and staff mentoring. The position includes a 0.5 FTE teaching load, ensuring ongoing engagement in high quality classroom practice.
This is a full time, permanent position commencing January 2026.
Required Experience To be successful in this role:
You will need to demonstrate one of the following:
• At least two to three years of experience as a Department Leader, such as Head of English, Assistant Head of English, Coordinator or equivalent,
• Six to seven years of experience as an English teacher with proven capability to lead, mentor, and innovate.
Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and a genuine commitment to student centred learning are essential.
What's on Offer:
The school is deeply committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth, and a positive team culture.
As Head of English, you will enjoy:
• 13.5% superannuation
• Ten thousand dollars relocation assistance for candidates moving to Canberra
• Free lunch every Friday
• High levels of investment in Professional Development for all staff
• Free coffee and snacks every day
• Priority enrolments for your children plus 25 percent tuition fee discount
• Free on-site parking
What's the school is Looking For:
• A collaborative and strategic leader who can inspire, mentor, and support a large team
• A strong classroom teacher with a passion for high-quality English education
• An excellent communicator who thrives in a collegial environment
• Someone who values innovation, continuous improvement, and student success
• A leader who can foster a culture of engagement, curiosity, and academic excellence
Canberra
Full time, Permanent
Commencing January 2026
Are you an accomplished English educator looking to step into a significant leadership role in one of Canberra’s most supportive and forward thinking school communities? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head of English to lead our large, dynamic department and help shape an outstanding English programme across the school.
About the Role
You will oversee a thriving English Department of 22 dedicated staff including part time team members. From 2026 you will be supported by two Assistant Heads of Department, allowing you to focus on strategic leadership, curriculum development, and staff mentoring. The position includes a 0.5 FTE teaching load, ensuring ongoing engagement in high quality classroom practice.
This is a full time, permanent position commencing January 2026.
Required Experience To be successful in this role:
You will need to demonstrate one of the following:
• At least two to three years of experience as a Department Leader, such as Head of English, Assistant Head of English, Coordinator or equivalent,
• Six to seven years of experience as an English teacher with proven capability to lead, mentor, and innovate.
Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and a genuine commitment to student centred learning are essential.
What's on Offer:
The school is deeply committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth, and a positive team culture.
As Head of English, you will enjoy:
• 13.5% superannuation
• Ten thousand dollars relocation assistance for candidates moving to Canberra
• Free lunch every Friday
• High levels of investment in Professional Development for all staff
• Free coffee and snacks every day
• Priority enrolments for your children plus 25 percent tuition fee discount
• Free on-site parking
What's the school is Looking For:
• A collaborative and strategic leader who can inspire, mentor, and support a large team
• A strong classroom teacher with a passion for high-quality English education
• An excellent communicator who thrives in a collegial environment
• Someone who values innovation, continuous improvement, and student success
• A leader who can foster a culture of engagement, curiosity, and academic excellence