Head of Faculty – English
HARKE Recruitment
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- Location
- Carrum Downs, VIC
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
Head of Faculty – English
Type of School: Independent Christian School
Location: Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent ongoing
Start: Term 1, 2027
Salary Range: $80,000–$118,000 plus super
Position of Responsibility Allowance: $4,798 p.a., currently under review for 2027
Leadership Release: 8 periods per cycle, currently under review for 2027
About the School
HARKE has partnered with a well-established Independent Christian school on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. The school provides a supportive, values-led environment focused on quality teaching, positive student outcomes and the development of strong relationships across its community.
Staff benefits include free onsite parking, access to an onsite café/canteen, staff recognition initiatives, salary packaging options, an Employee Assistance Program and an onsite OSH Club.
About the Role
The school is seeking an experienced Head of Faculty – English to commence in Term 1, 2027. This is a permanent ongoing position combining classroom teaching with responsibility for the leadership and development of the English Faculty.
The successful candidate will provide curriculum and pedagogical leadership, support and mentor English teachers and drive consistent, high-quality teaching and learning across the faculty.
Skills and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and curriculum leadership across the English Faculty.
- Lead curriculum planning, assessment and the ongoing development of high-quality English teaching and learning.
- Mentor, support and develop faculty staff while fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.
- Maintain a classroom teaching load alongside leadership responsibilities, with 8 periods of leadership release per cycle currently provided.
- Maintain high standards of student safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive practice.
- Contribute to the Christian life of the school, including being comfortable leading devotions and praying with staff and students.
Requirements
- Current VIT registration
- Relevant secondary teaching qualifications with English as a teaching area
- Strong English curriculum knowledge and demonstrated secondary classroom experience
- Previous faculty leadership, coordination or demonstrated leadership capability
- Christian or Catholic educators are preferred due to the faith leadership responsibilities of the position
- Candidates from other faith backgrounds or with no religious affiliation may also be considered, provided they are comfortable supporting the Christian ethos and leading prayer and devotions with staff and students
- Full Australian working rights
- Two professional referees and completion of HARKE’s safeguarding onboarding
Staff Benefits
- Permanent ongoing employment
- $4,798 p.a. Position of Responsibility allowance, subject to review for 2027
- 8 periods per cycle leadership release, subject to review for 2027
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite café/canteen
- Salary packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff recognition initiatives
- Onsite OSH Club
HARKE Recruitment
Working with HARKE means receiving a straightforward and personalised recruitment experience. Candidates receive clear communication, direct introductions to school leaders, interview preparation and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Click 'APPLY' or contact Amy at HARKE Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Send your CV to amy@harke.com.au
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