Head of Department English

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an exceptional educator to lead our English Department. The Head of Department provides innovative educational leadership within a specific learning area and the wider School community. This role encompasses implementation of a dynamic curriculum and pedagogy to ensure high level engagement and outcomes for students.

The Head of Department is accountable to the Assistant Principal – Curriculum for the effective leadership and management of the Department and the professional growth and development of staff. Heads of Department are leaders in the pursuit of our values both within the departments they lead and across the borders of the College.  As such the role of Head of Department is primarily about Accountability, Leadership, Collaboration, Management and Communication.

The position carries a 0.6 FTE teaching load.

About Carey

• We are a community of people with a deep desire to play our part in the story of God in the world.
• We are a single community made up of different and complementary parts, operating across sectors, locations and industries.
• We have a big vision – to see a world transformed by the love of God.
• We are a people who strive to ‘attempt the extraordinary’ not for the sake of it, but because it matters.

It is our staff who make the difference!

Working at Carey is more than just a career for our staff – it’s a vocation that reflects their passion to see students flourish. We will continue to employ outstanding staff, recognising that it is the quality of our teachers, administrators and support staff who will make the difference at Carey.

Who you are

We are looking for leaders who bring not only their passion and expertise but also their willingness to roll up their sleeves. As an established school, we are looking for a leader who combines initiative with compassion, positivity with grit, and adaptability with a commitment to purpose.

• Your vision for curriculum reflects the mission of the college.
• You bring values of Kindness, Courage, Respect, Humility and Integrity into everything you do.
• Your genuine care for students drives you to seek learning experiences to help students achieve positive outcomes.
• You lead teams by supporting and mentoring, encouraging continuous improvement, balancing workloads and promoting wellbeing.
• You have an appreciation for diversity and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• You are relational with a belief that building trust starts with humility, empathy and good listening.
• You are an intentional leader, nurturing and facilitating pathways for staff to achieve positive outcomes and flourish.
• You are a committed Christian who understands and demonstrates servant-hearted leadership.

We continue to employ outstanding staff who will make the difference at Carey.   If this is you please apply to submit your application, or reach out to at joinus@carey.wa.edu.au

We will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit yours at your earliest convenience.  Please note, we reserve the right to close the advertisement prior to the advertised date