Head of Department

EducationHQ Red Hill, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

About This Job

Permanent full-time job at Canberra Grammar School (Red Hill ACT, Australia). Canberra Grammar School is an International Baccalaureate World School. Closing date: September 14, 2025. Location: 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill ACT, Australia 2612. Type: Full-Time. Status: Permanent.

About This Job

About The Role

English at CGS connects every student, every year. It encompasses a wide range of curriculum pathways — including the NSW HSC, the IB Diploma Programme, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the implementation of MYP Language and Literature, ensuring alignment with Years 11 and 12, and building a cohesive 7–12 curriculum that reflects best practice in literacy development and a curious mindset.

The Head of English is an inspirational leader who can articulate a clear vision and drive innovative, dynamic approaches to the design and delivery of the English curriculum. You will lead and manage a department that provides high-quality education to students from Year 7 to Year 12 and support their social and emotional well-being through studying English. You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Senior School\'s key curriculum areas - IBMYP, IBDP and HSC. The Head of English drives student performance in these key areas to ensure excellence in every English classroom.

About You

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

• Design, develop and maintain an English curriculum programme that meets the needs of all students in the School from Year 7 to Year 12
• The ability to implement initiatives, project delivery and change management
• A high degree of technical knowledge and a commitment to ongoing professional learning
• Ability to perform successfully with responsibility for the management and development of other staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to advise and liaise across all levels of an organisation and with parents and guardians
• The ability to work collaboratively with other members of staff and lead others
• Administrative and organisational skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the full life of an Independent school and a willingness to engage in School activities out of regular hours

All Team Members At CGS Are Required To Have

• Appropriate qualifications
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check
• Full working rights within Australia

Benefits For You

• A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent team members)
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
• Onsite parking

How To Apply

Please visit cgs.act.edu.au/careers/ to access the position description and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
• Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

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