Language and Literature Coordinator

Al Zahra College – Language and Literature Coordinator

Role Summary

Al Zahra College is seeking an accomplished and highly capable Language and Literature (English) educator to lead the faculty across the MYP and DP (Years 7-12). This middle-management role is for an accredited teacher and leader passionate about English education, student growth, academic excellence, and building a strong, collaborative faculty culture.

The Language and Literature Coordinator will lead a team of educators in delivering contemporary, academically rigorous curriculum responsive to the College’s Islamic ethos. The successful candidate will demonstrate pedagogical expertise, lead high-quality curriculum and assessment design, and shape the strategic direction of the faculty in response to evolving curriculum and syllabus requirements.

The successful applicant will work closely with the College Leadership, the MYP and DP Coordinators, and Wellbeing Team, to support strong student achievement, high expectations, and ethos-driven learning. This applicant will have strong cross-KLA collaboration skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead whole-school literacy initiatives. They will be expected to manage budgets, provide professional development, and represent the faculty and school to the broader community and stakeholders.

Experience teaching in the IB is highly desirable, and previous leadership experience will be viewed favourably. Willingness to teach the DP Extended Essay and/or Theory of Knowledge will also be favoured.

Selection Criteria

Leadership: Demonstrate the capacity to lead, mentor and develop a high-performing English faculty, fostering a collaborative professional culture grounded in shared expectations, reflective practice, accountability and continuous improvement.

Culture and Ethos: Demonstrate a commitment to the values and educational philosophy of Al Zahra College and the International Baccalaureate, ensuring that faculty practices reflect the College’s Islamic ethos, cultural context and commitment to student growth.

Curriculum and Assessment: Demonstrate expertise in curriculum planning, assessment design, moderation and evaluation, with the capacity to lead rigorous, coherent and engaging English programs aligned with IB frameworks, NSW syllabuses and NESA requirements.

Teaching and Learning: Demonstrate and model exemplary classroom practice, strong subject knowledge and evidence-informed pedagogy, maintaining high academic expectations while responding effectively to diverse learning needs, student wellbeing and individual pathways to achievement.

Collaboration and Community: Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with the College leadership, interdisciplinary faculties, wellbeing and learning support teams, families and external stakeholders to advance whole-school priorities, including literacy development.

Strategic and Operational Management: Demonstrate the organisational and analytical capacity to manage faculty operations, resources, budgets, professional development and reporting requirements, while using student achievement data and evaluative processes to inform strategic planning and sustained academic improvement.

Key Attributes

●      Strong subject knowledge and a demonstrated passion for English education.

●      Sound understanding of IB frameworks, NSW syllabuses and NESA requirements.

●      Capacity to teach Diploma Programme Higher Level Language and Literature, or equivalent senior English experience.

●      Willingness to teach the Extended Essay and/or Theory of Knowledge.

●      Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to mentor and support colleagues.

●      Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills.

●      Professional integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to evidence-informed educational practice.

●      A collaborative, culturally responsive and student-centred approach to teaching and leadership.

Qualifications and Requirements:

-Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications

-Current NESA accreditation

-Current NSW Working with Children Check

-Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a current work visa.

How to apply:

Applications must be addressed to Dr. Ken Darvall, headmaster@azc.nsw.edu.au. Provide a single-page cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role, along with an up-to-date copy of your resume and/or curriculum vitae detailing your previous experiences as they relate to this role. Your resume and/or curriculum vitae should demonstrate your suitability against the selection criteria.

Applications close on 15 November 2026.