Head of Literacy and Reading Culture

About the role

St Augustine's College is seeking an accomplished educator to join its academic leadership team as Head of Literacy and Reading Culture, a three-point leadership position starting with the 2027 school year. The role leads a cohesive, evidence-informed approach to literacy across Years 5-12 and builds a college-wide culture in which reading is valued for learning, enjoyment and personal growth. It reports to the Deputy Principal – Academic.

Key responsibilities

• Continue the leadership, implementation and evaluation of the whole-school literacy and reading strategy across Years 5-12
• Embed consistent literacy language, routines and expectations across faculties and year levels through the College's IDEAL framework
• Champion reading for learning and enjoyment, and continue, broaden and amplify the Wide Reading Program
• Partner with teachers and academic leaders to embed explicit literacy instruction across all learning areas
• Build staff capability through professional learning, coaching, modelling, collaborative planning and resource development
• Use achievement, engagement and diagnostic data to identify priorities, monitor progress and evaluate impact
• Lead targeted and universal initiatives strengthening reading, writing, vocabulary, communication and academic confidence
• Promote information and digital literacy, including research, source evaluation, referencing and ethical use of information and emerging technologies
• Oversee the Augustine Resource Centre (library), its staff, collections, programs, services and learning spaces

Required profile

• Qualified and experienced teacher with strong classroom practice and current NESA accreditation
• Demonstrated experience leading whole-school or cross-faculty initiatives in literacy, reading, curriculum or teaching and learning
• Experience building staff capability through professional learning, coaching and collaborative planning
• Ability to engage and influence teachers across disciplines and professional backgrounds
• Confidence using evidence and data to set priorities and assess impact
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building and change leadership skills
• Project management capability to balance strategic leadership with operational responsibilities
• Student-centred approach, professional judgement and commitment to student safety and wellbeing
• Postgraduate qualification in literacy, leadership or education highly regarded; experience in a Catholic school or boys' education advantageous but not essential

What we offer

• Above-market salaries
• Meaningful professional learning and leadership development
• Fitness Passport membership, Sonder wellbeing support and fortnightly staff lunches
• Salary packaging options

Applications close 9am on Wednesday 14 October, though early applications are encouraged and the college may appoint before then. Applicants must complete child protection screening and comply with college safeguarding practices.