Job Description

Mornington Peninsula, VIC
n Full-time, permanent ongoing | Term 1, 2027
n Salary: $80,000–$118,000 + super
n Position of Responsibility Allowance: $4,798 p.a., currently under review for 2027

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Head of Faculty – English

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About the School

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HARKE Recruitment has partnered with a well-established Independent school on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The school offers a supportive, values-led environment with a strong focus on quality teaching, student wellbeing and positive relationships across its community.

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The school is seeking an experienced English teacher and leader to take responsibility for the direction and development of its English Faculty from Term 1, 2027.

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About the Role

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This is a full-time, permanent ongoing Head of Faculty – English position combining classroom teaching with faculty leadership.

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The successful candidate will lead curriculum planning, teaching practice and assessment across English, while supporting and developing teachers within the faculty.

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The position currently attracts a $4,798 p.a. Position of Responsibility allowance and 8 periods of leadership release per cycle, with both arrangements due to be reassessed for 2027.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide leadership and direction across the English Faculty.
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- Lead curriculum planning, assessment and the continued development of English teaching and learning.
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- Support, mentor and develop teachers within the faculty.
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- Foster a positive, cooperative and high-performing faculty culture.
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- Maintain a classroom teaching load alongside leadership responsibilities.
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- Promote strong student outcomes, engagement and inclusive classroom practice.
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- Contribute actively to the wider life and values of the school.
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- Be comfortable leading devotions and prayer with staff and students.
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About You

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To be considered, you will ideally have:

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- Current VIT registration or eligible for it.
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- Relevant secondary teaching qualifications with English as a teaching area.
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- Strong secondary English curriculum knowledge and classroom experience.
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- Previous faculty leadership, curriculum coordination or demonstrated leadership capability.
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- Full Australian working rights.
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- A collaborative leadership style with the ability to develop and support other teachers.
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- The ability to positively support the values and ethos of the school.
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Christian or Catholic applicants are particularly encouraged to apply given the responsibilities of the leadership position. However, candidates without a religious affiliation are also welcome to apply, provided they are comfortable leading prayer and devotions with staff and students.

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Staff Benefits

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- Permanent ongoing employment.
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- $4,798 p.a. Position of Responsibility allowance, currently under review for 2027.
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- 8 periods per cycle leadership release, currently under review for 2027.
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- Free onsite parking.
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- Access to an onsite café/canteen.
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- Salary packaging options.
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- Employee Assistance Program.
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- Staff recognition initiatives.
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- Onsite OSH Club.
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📌 Head of Faculty - English (Mornington)
🏢 HARKE Recruitment
📍 Mornington