Head of Faculty – Languages – Secondary
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
15 November 2026
Posted 30 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
268.3
147.3 teaching · 121 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,235
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
51%
Girls vs boys
1,073 girls · 1,162 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
About the Opportunity
John Paul College is seeking an exceptional Head of Faculty – Languages to lead English and Languages other than English (LOTE), including Chinese and Spanish, across our Secondary School. This is a genuine opportunity to influence curriculum, inspire a talented team of educators, and drive outstanding student outcomes across Years 7 to 12.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will combine your expertise in Languages education with your passion for great teaching to build a faculty culture defined by innovation, collaboration and excellence. You will lead Assistant Heads of Faculty and a team of dedicated teachers within a community that values diversity, connection and global understanding.
About the Role
As Head of Faculty – Languages at John Paul College, you will:
· Lead the faculty with vision and innovative, evidence-informed practice
· Develop curriculum that maximises student engagement and achievement, aligned with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA senior syllabuses
· Lead, motivate and inspire a collegial, high-performing team of educators
· Support teacher professional renewal, appraisal and career growth
· Use student data to drive measurable improvement in outcomes
· Prepare and manage a faculty budget reflecting sound stewardship
The full position description can be viewed here.
About You
We’re seeking a dynamic leader who brings:
· Demonstrated track record of faculty leadership, preferably in the independent education sector
· Deep knowledge of contemporary curriculum and pedagogy i…