Head of English | Canberra, ACT Commencing Term 1, 2026 Full-time, Permanent Three-year leadership appointment with an ongoing teaching contract Ability to lead English faculty and experience teaching Advanced/Extension English advantageous Canberra, ACT Location Independent School SH 7256 School Profile SchoolHouse is working in partnership with an co-educational, independent, day and boarding school celebrated for its dedication to academic excellence and holistic education. It supports a diverse student body within a welcoming and inclusive environment. Offering an extensive curriculum along with various extracurricular activities and community engagement, the school aims to promote both intellectual growth and personal development, equipping students for future success. School Benefits Above industry standard salaries Discounted school fees for children of permanent staff Onsite pool, gym, cafe and catering facilities Requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education, etc.) Current TQI Accreditation and WWVP (or eligibility to gain) Appropriate qualifications and experience teaching subjects outlined above Excellent communication skills Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their journey through secondary education Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Jewish school Working Rights for Australia (or eligible to gain) Application Process SchoolHouse work in partnership with schools across all sectors, providing expert recruitment services to assist them in securing high-quality teachers and leaders. To find out the details of this position please APPLY or contact Faith Lambeth for a confidential discussion. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be conducted prior to the closing date, where appropriate. Faith Lambeth Recruitment Consultant | SchoolHouse faith.lmbeth@the-schoolhouse.com.au 02 9000 1438 SchoolHouse is a complimentary service for teachers and school support staff. Registration with SchoolHouse will provide exclusive access and alerts about suitable opportunities with our partner schools. For more information, please visit www.the-schoolhouse.com.au To view all available positions, visit https://jobs.the-schoolhouse.com.au/jobs/Careers
