Academic Head of English/ Coordinator of English

Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School conducted in the Lasallian tradition, with an enrolment of 2250 students, boys Years 7 to 10, co-educational in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill College is located in Castle Hill, NSW, and offers a wide range of subject choices and extra-curricular activities.

We value our people, so along with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid parental leave, we offer a range of benefits to our employees. These include generous long service leave entitlements, flu vaccinations, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The College is committed to innovative high-quality teaching and learning and provides excellent facilities and resources. We offer staff a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment with an emphasis on community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and development.

Applications are invited for the following position.

Academic Head of English

(Coordinator 3)

Commencing Term 1, 2026

We welcome applications from innovative, relational, and highly skilled Leaders of English. To play a pivotal role in shaping the English curriculum and fostering a culture of academic and pastoral excellence. Your capacity to consolidate and propel the existing, well-established structures forward will be instrumental in this endeavour. The successful applicant will demonstrate leadership, management, administrative, interpersonal, and exceptional teaching skills.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in, the areas listed below:

·       Proven ability to effectively administer a faculty and lead learning;

·       Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner with experience teaching English across Stages 4-6;

·       Effectively manage and facilitate safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student wellbeing practices;

·       Demonstrated ability to apply the college's Learning Framework effectively, while fostering a collaborative and collegial approach;

·       Proven capacity to work as an active member of a dynamic professional learning community;

·       Have highly developed interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, parent/carers, and community members;

·       Align professional learning to the needs of students;

·       Developing a climate of excellence;

·       Sound pedagogical practices;

·       Inspiring students to aspire;

·       Be willing to contribute to the broader extracurricular endeavours of College life as an active member of the College community.

The successful applicant will:

·       Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School;

·       Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos, vision, purpose, values, and strategic priorities of the College;

·       Adhere to the College's Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures;

·       Be an experienced, innovative, and engaging team leader;

·       Teach with excellence, professionalism and commitment;

·       Demonstrate ICT integrations skills;

·       Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.

The appointment is for an initial period of up to 3 years, renewable by mutual agreement.

Please refer to the position description for further information.

How to Apply:

APPLICATION MUST BE MADE ON-LINE VIA THE COLLEGE WEBSITE

To apply for the role, candidates need to submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date curriculum vitae that clearly details their relevant skills and experience.

Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including; NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, references, background, identity, work rights, Covid-19 vaccination, and statutory checks.

Vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of any offer of employment by Oakhill College. Vaccination means two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A valid medical contraindication must be in accordance with ATAGI guidelines. Applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their application for employment. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing evidence of their vaccination status, which may be an immunisation history statement, COVID-19 digital certificate or approved medical contraindication certificate.

Applications close at 4:00 pm on Monday 24 November 2025

Please note: We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.

No recruitment agencies, please.