English - Domain Leader

Domain Leader – English | Catholic Secondary | Central Victoria Region

Salary:  Commensurate with skills and experience
Type of School:  Catholic Education School (MACS)
Contract Type:  Full-time, ongoing leadership position
Start:  Term 3, 2025 (or later by negotiation)

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a Catholic school in Central Victoria, located one hour from Melbourne, Bendigo, Shepparton, and the Macedon Ranges, offering excellent accessibility by road, rail, and regional networks. The school is entering a transformational stage of growth. After 40 years without senior delivery, the school has re-established its full senior secondary pathways and will open its brand-new VCE Centre in 2026. New science labs and secondary campus facilities are also under construction, making this an exciting time to join.

Under stable leadership since 2019, the school has a clear vision and strong Catholic identity. Staff work within a highly supportive, collaborative team culture with an excellent Director of Learning and strong executive support.

The Domain Leader – English will lead the English faculty as the school expands its senior program. This is a strategic leadership role that offers scope to shape curriculum delivery, build teacher capacity, and contribute directly to the growth and development of the English domain from Years 7–12. With the senior program returning to Year 12 and the VCE Centre opening in 2026, this is a rare opportunity for a committed leader to step into a school undergoing genuine growth and renewal.

Interstate and New Zealand trained applicants with equivalent qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

The school is seeking a leader who is:

• Committed to Catholic education and aligned with the school’s Catholic mission and values

• Collaborative, positive, and team-orientated

• Professional and emotionally mature

• Experienced in English curriculum leadership across Years 7–12

• Excited by growth, structural change, and long-term planning

• Confident working in partnership with an excellent Director of Learning and Executive Team

• Flexible and adaptive in a dynamic leadership environment

• Ready to invest long-term in the community

• Lead curriculum development and pedagogy across the English domain (Years 7–12)

• Provide professional support, leadership, and coaching for English teachers

• Partner with the Director of Learning and Executive Leadership on strategic planning

• Drive high academic standards while ensuring student wellbeing and pastoral care

• Actively contribute to the implementation of the new VCE Centre

• Promote and model the Catholic ethos within the school community

• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, or eligibility to obtain

• Full Australian working rights

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and capacity to support the faith life of the school

• Two referees and completion of HARKE onboarding and safeguarding processes

Working with HARKE Recruitment offers several key advantages:

• Streamlined recruitment process for a hassle-free experience

• Time-saving methods to accelerate your job search

• Direct contact with hiring managers and school leaders for clear and fast communication

• Comprehensive interview preparation support and ongoing career advice

• Opportunities for professional development within the education sector

To apply for this role, click 'APPLY' or for a confidential discussion, please contact Amy on 0491 727 188.