Head of Faculty – English
Recruitment Information

Location Brindabella Christian College Work Location Lyneham, ACT

Reports To Director of Teaching and Classification CCM Enterprise
Learning Agreement

Review Date August 2026 Employment Full-time, Ongoing
Basis

Position To provide strategic leadership of the English Department while delivering
Purpose 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, staL 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
staL 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 staL with programming, assessment design, and data-informed

teaching practices

- Monitor student progress and achievement and coordinate intervention strategies

where necessary





- Support diLerentiated 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

Wisdom, Integrity, Service, Excellence

- Mentor and support staL 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 eLiciently
- 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 staL
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

Applicants for the advertised teaching position at Brindabella Christian College are required
to complete the CCM Employment Expression of Interest Form found on the BCC website.

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