Head of English
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Salary range
Closing date
4 September 2026
Posted 3 Aug 2026
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265
Total students
40%
Boys
60%
Girls
27.4
Teaching FTE
21.5
Non-teaching FTE
1,123
ICSEA value
90th percentile · Higher SES
34%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
A rare and exciting job opportunity with Australia’s premier performance-centred school
The McDonald College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational K – 12 school located in North Strathfield.
We specialise in performing arts and elite tennis, with an equal focus on academic rigour. Performance streams include Acting, Classical Ballet, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Technical Production and Elite Tennis.
There is a real sense of community at The McDonald College. We are a small and dedicated team. Students are at the heart of everything we do. We share in their passion for performance – whether that’s on-stage, on a court or in the classroom.
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Head of English
Permanent full-time
Reporting to the Principal, delegated to the Deputy Principal and Director of Curriculum
Commencement date: Term 1 2027
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An exciting opportunity exists for a NESA qualified teacher to be employed as our Head of English, and to lead the delivery of teaching and learning in this department from Year 7 to 12 with passion and commitment, creating an effective and challenging learning environment with high expectations of students and staff.
We are looking for an experienced educator to join our dynamic and caring team.
The successful applicant will possess outstanding leadership skills to inspire an exemplary team of English teachers.
Applications close at 4 pm on Friday, 4 September 2026.
For a detailed description and information on how to apply, please visit The McDonald College Careers page.