St Augustine's College, Sydney · New South Wales
Head of Literacy and Reading Culture
SecondaryCurriculum / Learning
St Augustine’s College in Sydney is seeking a permanent, full-time Head of Literacy and Reading Culture for the 2027 school year. This three-point leadership role will lead literacy and reading strategy across Years 5–12, build teacher capability across faculties, and oversee the Augustine Resource Centre; applicants need current NESA accreditation and full Australian work rights.
- Three-point leadership position
- Commences 2027 school year
- Leads Years 5–12 literacy strategy
- Oversees Augustine Resource Centre
Closes in 16 days
Applications close 14 Oct 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Permanent, full-time Head of Literacy and Reading Culture, beginning at the start of the 2027 school year. This three-point leadership role leads literacy and reading across Years 5–12, including staff development, curriculum practice, data-informed improvement and the Wide Reading Program. The role also provides strategic and operational leadership for the Augustine Resource Centre library and its staff, collections, programs and learning spaces.
What they’re looking for
- Current NESA accreditation and eligibility to teach in NSW secondary schools
- Whole-school or cross-faculty literacy, reading or curriculum leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of evidence-informed literacy across subject areas
- Experience developing staff through coaching, modelling and professional learning
- Confidence using achievement, engagement and diagnostic data
- Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building and change leadership skills
About the school
St Augustine's College is a secondary school for boys in Sydney, New South Wales, serving Years 5–12. The College describes a learning community that values academic achievement, student wellbeing, staff development, respect and collegial support.
How to apply
Submit an application to the College by 9am on Wednesday 14 October 2026; applications may be reviewed before closing. Include evidence of your suitability, and note that full Australian work rights are required; agency applications are not accepted.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Curriculum / Learning
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 28 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Exciting opportunity to shape a whole-school culture of literacy, reading and intellectual curiosity. Our staff make the serious business of educating young men fun! St Augustine’s College is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking educator to join our academic leadership team…”
The school
- Address
- Federal Parade , Brookvale , NSW