Assistant Leader of Learning - English 7-12

Collaborate with the Leader of Learning - English to support the English team, including contributing to recommendations for staff development and professional learning initiatives......

The College Headmaster is inviting applications from exceptional English Teachers who are active Christians for the position of Assistant Leader of Learning - English 7-12. The role is suitable for experienced English Teachers with leadership aspirations. The role will commence at the start of term 1 2027.

The successful applicant will be registered with the New South Wales Educational Standards (NESA) and be accredited as a Proficient or an Experienced Teacher. The successful applicant will support the Leader of English, leading a team of highly competent, experienced and enthusiastic staff. This is a Leadership 1 Position at the College and the successful applicant would be accountable to the College Headmaster through the Head of Senior Years and Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12. The successful applicant would be a teacher with teaching experience and qualifications suitable for such a leadership role.

Wollondilly is a co-educational Christian College operated by the Anglican Schools Corporation. It is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational College located in pleasant rural surroundings at Tahmoor, about 60 minutes from Sydney's CBD. The College strives for educational excellence in a Christian context and includes modern, permanent, air-conditioned buildings. Wollondilly Anglican College endeavours to provide a disciplined, caring, learning community where students and staff pursue excellence and lives are transformed for Christ's glory. With approximately 1,300 students, it has grown to be a College of choice for those in the Wollondilly Shire and surrounding districts.

At Wollondilly Anglican College we focus on three strategic areas - excellence in Learning, Care, and Culture.

• Learning - We will provide high-quality teaching in every classroom, and in every lesson so that all students experience consistently high levels of academic growth.
• Care - Our aim is for every student to be cared for, feel connected to teachers and peers, and experience the safe, loving community that Jesus calls us to provide.
• Culture - We will support all staff and students, within a Christ-centred community, to achieve and contribute to the continued high expectations of the College.

The successful applicants would be committed to growing in and contributing to these three strategic areas at the College.

Why join the team at Wollondilly Anglican College?

Wollondilly Anglican College:

• is a leading PreK-12 College in the Wollondilly region, situated on approximately one hundred acres of beautiful grounds, with modern facilities and surrounded by natural bushland
• employs faithful Christian staff creating a supportive Christian work environment
• is focused on quality learning, care and culture
• has a staff wellbeing committee made up of staff across the College to facilitate support and care for all staff
• has a high retention rate of experienced educators
• has a strong student culture of high expectations of learning, behaviour and presentation
• provides opportunities for developing leadership skills
• utilises an established mentoring and professional development program to support new teachers
• runs an ‘onboarding program’ for all staff regardless of background or experience to help facilitate their induction into Wollondilly
• is part of The Anglican Schools Corporation, incorporating a broad cross section of independent schools across NSW, with benefits and entitlements transferable across the network
• is actively involved in the local community including the Thirlmere Festival of Steam, WAC Kids Care Meals Ministry etc
• is located within reasonable travel time to Wollongong, the Southern Highlands and South Western Sydney
• is supportive of staff in applying for NESA HSC marking as we value the professional development staff receive by doing this
• provides meals when events are run such as parent teacher interviews, college carnivals and end of terms lunches

The Assistant Leader of Learning - English 7-12 will provide support to the Leader of Learning - English in relation to the development of Teaching and Learning within the English subject area along with administrative duties associated with the role. They will also support the day-to-day running of the wider Faculty and the organisational roles within it.

Personal skills, attributes and expectations:

• Be an active Christian who is involved in a local church
• Hold a current Working with Children Check and a commitment to child safety
• Be an exemplary teacher
• Foster staff cooperation and commitment
• Exercise leadership with integrity, loyalty and honesty
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) English Syllabus in Stages 4, 5 and 6 and have had experience programming these
• Have a depth of knowledge and experience in teaching, preferably at the Advanced and Extension levels
• Experience in marking HSC Stage 6 English preferred
• Display high levels of organisational and communication skills
• Be committed to collaboration across all levels within the College community
• Be committed to the use of educational technology in the classroom and beyond

Areas of responsibility:

• Collaborate with the Leader of Learning - English to support the English team, including contributing to recommendations for staff development and professional learning initiatives
• Provide support to the Leader of Learning - English, assisting with tasks that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the faculty
• Contribute to the broad development and advocacy of Literacy Strategies within the broader College community

Administration:

• Assist with the day-to-day management and leadership of the English Faculty, providing guidance and support to English teachers as needed
• Support the Leader of Learning - English with the preparation and completion of necessary documentation
• Contribute to the programming and development of English subjects across Stages 4, 5, and 6, ensuring alignment with NESA requirements
• Assist with the management of English student reports
• Support the Leader of Learning - English in the management of English budgets and resources

Other Teaching and Learning:

• Exemplary classroom teaching
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of a differentiated curriculum for all English courses, ensuring they cater to diverse student needs
• Assist the Leader of Learning - English in coordinating faculty meetings
• Support the Leader of Learning - English in overseeing quality assessment practices within the faculty

Communication:

• Support effective communication of and advocacy for Executive decisions within the English Faculty
• Maintain a positive personal presence at the College community events and staff functions as required

Other:

• Demonstrate a willingness to attend expected College events
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to co-curricular College activities. This will involve hours outside of the regular College day
• Other duties as required by the Headmaster

Applications should include a reference or referee details from the Minister of the Church they currently attend.

Wollondilly Anglican College is committed to upholding child-safe principles and ensuring the well-being of all students. We adhere to the Child Safe Standards and require all staff to actively contribute to a culture of safety, respect, and care. Successful applicants must support these values and comply with all relevant child protection policies and legislation.

To apply, please download and complete the Application Pack.

Only applicants who complete the application pack located on the College's website will be considered for the position.

The role will commence at the start of term 1 2027.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early as we may commence the interview process prior to the closing date. Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found and the position will be removed from our website.