Position Descriptor:
Wanted: Literacy Legend & Humanities Hero!

Love a good story? Passionate about literacy? Think Shakespeare deserves more attention than the latest TikTok trend?
Can you inspire teachers, turn data into action and convince teenagers that punctuation isn't optional?
Balaklava High School wants YOU!

We're searching for an innovative leader - part literacy guru, part curriculum champion, part mentor and full-time advocate for great teaching and learning.

Your mission? Lead English, LOTE and Humanities while driving whole-school literacy improvement - because literacy is everyone's business!

You'll Lead...
Whole-School Literacy - improvement, intervention and extension.
English, LOTE & Humanities - innovative curriculum and engaging learning.
Data & Improvement - turning NAPLAN, PAT and Brightpath into action.
Coaching & Mentoring - building teacher capability and collaboration.
Student Opportunities - public speaking, international exchanges and student success.

We're Looking for Someone Who...
Can inspire a team stronger than the Fellowship of the Ring.




Believes data should tell a story, not just fill a spreadsheet.
Can make curriculum planning less like a Game of Thrones power struggle.
Knows great leadership is about helping others thrive.

Ready to Write Your Next Chapter?

Just 55 minutes from Adelaide, BHS offers fantastic students, supportive colleagues and the chance to make a real impact.
Books open. Red pen ready. Coffee strongly recommended.

Hit Apply and help write the next chapter of success at Balaklava High School!
Great leaders don't just read the story. They help write it.

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Site:

Balaklava High School

Local Partnership:

Lower Mid North

Tenure:

21/01/2027 to 26/01/2028

Fraction of time:

1.0

Classification:

LDRB1 - Leader Band B-1

Conditions:

$133,736 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

Information:

[email protected] phone 08 8862 0600

School Website:

http://www.balakhs.sa.edu.au

📌 LEADER BANDBALAKLAVA HS - COORDINATOR (LITERACY, ENGLISH & HASS) (Balaklava)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Balaklava