Assistant Head of English (Commencing Term 1, 2027)

This important middle leadership role supports the Head of English in leading curriculum development, teaching and learning, staff development and student achievement across Years 5–12. The successful applicant will contribute to faculty improvement initiatives, support the professional growth of colleagues and help drive excellence in student outcomes through high-quality teaching and evidence-informed practice.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced English teacher looking to further develop their leadership capabilities while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing faculty.

This is a Permanent Full-Time teaching position with a three-year (1-point) promotional appointment as Assistant Head of English (2027–2029).

The Assistant Head of English supports the Head of English in the effective leadership of the Faculty and assists in ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum outcomes for students.

Working collaboratively with faculty staff and College leaders, the successful applicant will contribute to curriculum development and implementation, support faculty initiatives, assist in analysing student achievement data and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for both students and staff.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Qualified to teach English (Stage 4-6) with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Leadership experience, or the capacity to support and develop a professional team.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to evidence-informed practice.
• Experience supporting student achievement across a diverse range of learners.
• Exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships with students, staff and families.

Highly Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Education, Leadership or a related discipline.
• Experience using student achievement data to inform teaching practice and support improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating more than 1,630 boys across Years 5–12.

Our English Faculty is a collaborative and high-performing team committed to academic excellence, professional growth and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

We offer:

• A rewarding middle leadership opportunity within a high-performing faculty.
• Professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
• A collaborative and experienced Curriculum Leadership Team.
• A values-driven, supportive and collegial staff community.
• Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging and discounted school fees.
• Fitness Passport.

Applications close Monday 10 August 2026.

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening.