Head of English (9-12)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Salary range
Closing date
20 November 2026
Posted 6 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
369.9
233.9 teaching · 136 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,965
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
31%
Girls vs boys
1,453 girls · 1,512 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Beaconhills College are seeking a Head of English (9-12) to join us at our Pakenham Campus in 2027.
The Head of English (9-12) builds the capacity of staff in the Education Blueprint to design effective teaching, learning, curriculum and instruction.
The role creates the conditions where teachers in the faculty can thrive, through an emphasis on reflective practice, continuous improvement and collaboration.
The successful applicant must thrive on working as part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are committed to fostering excellence in their students.
- This is ongoing full time position
- Commencing 21 January 2027
- This position is at our Pakenham Campus
- The Head of English (9-12) position of responsibility has a tenure of 3 years
- This role comes with an allowance of $10,910 per annum which has been included in the annual salary
- 6 periods of time release per cycle
- This position requires a current VIT registration
- 2 day dedicated new staff induction - rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by our 2025 new teacher intake
- All new teachers are assigned a mentor and encouraged to participate in our mentor program
Please click here to view the full position description for this role.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team via job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au
Why should you join Beaconhills
- Access to internal and external Professional Learning
- Inclusive and supportive community
- No Saturday sport
- Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
- Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
- Graduate mentor program
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