Head of English

Established in 1982 and located in Sydney’s north-west, Tangara School for Girls works in partnership with parents to form each child’s character, educating them for personal and academic excellence. Our vision is a happy and vibrant School, highly regarded as a centre of excellence, where every child is encouraged to be the very best person they can be.  Our teachers are required to embrace this philosophy and provide a caring and supportive environment for all children. Like all staff at Tangara, they will be a role model of virtue and actively contribute to the character formation of our students.  Learn more about our wonderful school at www.tangara.nsw.edu.au

Tangara currently has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Head of English (Secondary) commencing in Term 3, 2026. This is a permanent full-time Secondary Teacher role, in addition to a 3-year fixed term leadership appointment (with opportunity to extend), that attracts a Leadership Level 1 allowance. Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Head of English provides educational leadership and management of Secondary English courses.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Head of English (Secondary) will be required to:

• Coordinate and develop programs for English courses, and course overviews (incorporating scope and sequence and assessment schedules) using the prescribed curriculum templates.
• Monitor the teaching and learning programs for English courses.
• Monitor assessments and examinations for English to ensure compliance with relevant policies
• Student academic management including coordinat…