Job Description

Assistant Leader of Learning - English 7-12

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Wollondilly Anglican College – Tahmoor NSW

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Why join the team at Wollondilly Anglican College?

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

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Personal skills, attributes and expectations:

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- Be an active Christian who is involved in a local church
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- Hold a current Working with Children Check and a commitment to child safety
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- Be an exemplary teacher
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- Foster staff cooperation and commitment
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- Exercise leadership with integrity, loyalty and honesty
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- 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
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- Have a depth of knowledge and experience in teaching, preferably at the Advanced and Extension levels
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- Experience in marking HSC Stage 6 English preferred
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- Display high levels of organisational and communication skills
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- Be committed to collaboration across all levels within the College community
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- Be committed to the use of educational technology in the classroom and beyond
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Areas of responsibility:

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

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

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

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

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- Demonstrate a willingness to attend expected College events
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- Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to co-curricular College activities. This will involve hours outside of the regular College day
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- Other duties as required by the Headmaster
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Applications should include a reference or referee details from the Minister of the Church they currently attend.

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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.

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Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found and the position will be removed from our website. Applications close Monday, 24 August 2026.

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

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📌 Assistant Leader of Learning - English 7-12 (Tahmoor)
🏢 Wollondilly Anglican College
📍 Tahmoor