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Reports To: Director of Teaching and Learning

Review Date : August 2026

Employment Basis: Full-time, Ongoing

Position Purpose : To provide strategic leadership of the English Department while delivering outstanding teaching and learning for Years 7–12 through a Christian worldview.

The Position:
Heads of Faculty lead and manage the academic and professional functioning of their faculty area. They are responsible for curriculum leadership, staff development, resource allocation, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning aligned with the College’s Christian mission.

The role requires a committed Christian educator who actively supports and promotes the school's Statement of Faith, Christian values, and educational philosophy while inspiring students to pursue truth, wisdom, excellence, and service through the study of language, literature, and communication.

As a member of the school's Secondary School leadership team, the Head of Faculty leads staff in delivering a high-quality English program that reflects the school's Christian mission, academic standards, and commitment to holistic student development.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide academic and pedagogical leadership within the faculty

Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, ensuring compliance with ACARA, BSSS and College standards

Support faculty staff with programming, assessment design, and data-informed teaching practices

Monitor student progress and achievement and coordinate intervention strategies where necessary

Support differentiated learning to meet the diverse needs of students.





Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and reflective practice

Facilitate regular faculty meetings and skilled dialogue

Mentor and support staff within the faculty, including early career teachers

Oversee the organisation of subject-based events, excursions, competitions, and co-curricular opportunities

Manage faculty resources and budgets efficiently

Contribute to subject selection advice and guide students in appropriate course pathways

Collaborate with the Director of Teaching and Learning and Deputy Principal to align strategic priorities

Selection Criteria

A demonstrated and active Christian faith, with a commitment to the mission and values of Christian education.

Appropriate teaching qualifications and eligibility for teacher registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).

Proven leadership experience in curriculum development, teaching, and staff supervision.

Extensive knowledge of English curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment practices.

Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.

Experience with ACT BSSS senior secondary courses and assessment requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor of Education, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.





Current ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.

Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.

Eligibility to work in Australia.

Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the school.

Application Process

After 40 years, Brindabella Christian College continues to build upon its strengths to provide our students with a high-quality Christian education. One aspect that has remained unchanged is the College’s strong Biblical foundation and emphasis on Christian values as our students are taught to pursue W.I.S.E. values of Wisdom, Integrity, Service and Excellence in and through Christian Education. Our school has long been recognised as a welcoming and caring school with a culture of academic excellence, blessed with outstanding staff and engaged students. We value traditional, explicit instruction whilst also engaging with innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

After 40 years, Brindabella Christian College continues to build upon its strengths to provide our students with a high-quality Christian education. One aspect that has remained unchanged is the College’s strong Biblical foundation and emphasis on Christian values as our students are taught to pursue W.I.S.E. values of Wisdom, Integrity, Service and Excellence in and through Christian Education. Our school has long been recognised as a welcoming and caring school with a culture of academic excellence, blessed with outstanding staff and engaged students. We value traditional, explicit instruction whilst also engaging with innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

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📌 Head of Faculty - English (Canberra)
🏢 Brindabella Christian College
📍 Canberra