Head of Literacy and Reading Culture

St Augustine's College Sydney · Brookvale, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

14 October 2026

18 days remaining

Posted 25 Sep 2026

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About St Augustine's College Sydney

Year range

5-12

School staff (FTE)

200.7

139 teaching · 61.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,580

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

13%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

St Augustine’s College is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking educator to join our academic leadership team as Head of Literacy and Reading Culture (3 point leadership position) for the commencement of the 2027 school year.

This is an opportunity to lead a cohesive, evidence-informed approach to literacy across Years 5–12 and to create a College-wide culture in which reading is valued for learning, enjoyment and personal growth. At St Augustine’s we believe Literacy is not the responsibility of one faculty or one program. It shapes every student’s ability to access the curriculum, express ideas, think critically and engage confidently in learning.

The Head of Literacy and Reading Culture will bring people, practice, evidence and resources together to make literacy visible across the College and to build a community in which reading, scholarship and curiosity are actively encouraged.

Working collaboratively with academic leaders, teachers and professional staff, you will strengthen classroom practice, build staff capability and ensure literacy is embedded across every learning area. You will also provide strategic leadership of the Augustine Resource Centre (library), positioning it as a vibrant and visible hub for reading, research, independent study and academic support.

About the role

Reporting to the Deputy Principal – Academic, the Head of Literacy and Reading Culture will:

  • Continue the leadership, implementation and evaluation our whole-school literacy and reading strategy across Years 5 - 12.
  • Embed consistent literacy language, routines and expectations across fac…

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