Leader Band B-1 - Coordinator (literacy, English & Hass)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
3 November 2026
Posted 26 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
U, 7-12
School staff (FTE)
51.4
33.5 teaching · 17.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
425
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
205 girls · 220 boys
48%
52%
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Wanted: Literacy Legend & Humanities Hero!
Love a good story? Passionate about literacy? Think Shakespeare deserves more attention than the latest TikTok trend?
Can you inspire teachers, turn data into action and convince teenagers that punctuation isn't optional?
Balaklava High School wants YOU!
We're searching for an innovative leader - part literacy guru, part curriculum champion, part mentor and full-time advocate for great teaching and learning.
Your mission? Lead English, LOTE and Humanities while driving whole-school literacy improvement - because literacy is everyone's business!
You'll Lead...
Whole-School Literacy - improvement, intervention and extension.
English, LOTE & Humanities - innovative curriculum and engaging learning.
Data & Improvement - turning NAPLAN, PAT and Brightpath into action.
Coaching & Mentoring - building teacher capability and collaboration.
Student Opportunities - public speaking, international exchanges and student success.
We're Looking for Someone Who...
Can inspire a team stronger than the Fellowship of the Ring.
Believes data should tell a story, not just fill a spreadsheet.
Can make curriculum planning less like a Game of Thrones power struggle.
Knows great leadership is about helping others thrive.
Ready to Write Your Next Chapter?
Just 55 minutes from Adelaide, BHS offers fantastic students, supportive colleagues and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Books open. Red pen ready. Coffee strongly recommended.
Hit Apply and help write the next chapter of success at Balaklava High School!
Great leaders don't j…
Love a good story? Passionate about literacy? Think Shakespeare deserves more attention than the latest TikTok trend?
Can you inspire teachers, turn data into action and convince teenagers that punctuation isn't optional?
Balaklava High School wants YOU!
We're searching for an innovative leader - part literacy guru, part curriculum champion, part mentor and full-time advocate for great teaching and learning.
Your mission? Lead English, LOTE and Humanities while driving whole-school literacy improvement - because literacy is everyone's business!
You'll Lead...
Whole-School Literacy - improvement, intervention and extension.
English, LOTE & Humanities - innovative curriculum and engaging learning.
Data & Improvement - turning NAPLAN, PAT and Brightpath into action.
Coaching & Mentoring - building teacher capability and collaboration.
Student Opportunities - public speaking, international exchanges and student success.
We're Looking for Someone Who...
Can inspire a team stronger than the Fellowship of the Ring.
Believes data should tell a story, not just fill a spreadsheet.
Can make curriculum planning less like a Game of Thrones power struggle.
Knows great leadership is about helping others thrive.
Ready to Write Your Next Chapter?
Just 55 minutes from Adelaide, BHS offers fantastic students, supportive colleagues and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Books open. Red pen ready. Coffee strongly recommended.
Hit Apply and help write the next chapter of success at Balaklava High School!
Great leaders don't j…