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Head of English

A rare and exciting job opportunity with Australia’s premier performance-centred school

The McDonald College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational school in North Strathfield. We teach the NESA academic curriculum from K – 12 through to the NSW HSC.

Our Mission of the College is to nurture individual journeys in a creative and inclusive learning community that values intellectual inquiry and ethical decision-making.

We are unique in our offering of performing arts and elite sports. Disciplines include Acting, Classical Ballet, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Technical Production and Elite Tennis.

There is a real sense of community at The McDonald College, and students are at the heart of everything we do. We share their passion for performance – whether on stage, on a court, or in the classroom.

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Head of English 
Permanent full-time
Reporting to the Principal, delegated to the Deputy Principal and Director of Curriculum
Commencement date: 20 January 2026

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An exciting opportunity exists for a NESA qualified teacher to be employed as our Head of English, and to lead the delivery of teaching and learning in this department from Year 7 to 12 with passion and commitment, creating an effective and challenging learning environment with high expectations of students and staff.

We are looking for an experienced educator to join our dynamic and caring team.

The successful applicant will possess outstanding leadership skills to inspire an exemplary team of English teachers.

Applications close at 4 pm on Friday, 10 October 2025.

For a detailed description and information on how to apply, please visit The McDonald College Careers page.