Dean of Teaching and Learning

Are you a passionate educational leader with a commitment to academic excellence, staff development, and Christian education?

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Dean of Teaching and Learning to join our Senior Secondary Leadership Team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished educator to shape teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, and academic achievement within a thriving independent Christian school community.

As a key member of the Secondary Leadership Team, you will lead the strategic direction of teaching and learning across the College, driving high-quality pedagogical practice, curriculum excellence, and data-informed improvement initiatives that enhance student outcomes. 

This influential leadership role offers the opportunity to:

✔ Lead and shape the College's Teaching and Learning Framework

✔ Drive academic excellence and continuous improvement across Years 7-12

✔ Lead curriculum, assessment, moderation, and reporting practices

✔ Mentor and develop Heads of Learning Areas and teaching staff

✔ Work in a collaborative Senior Leadership Team

✔ Make a lasting impact on student achievement and staff capability

✔ Serve in a Christ-centred educational environment committed to excellence and purpose 

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Dean of Teaching and Learning provides strategic leadership across all aspects of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, academic achievement, and teacher professional growth. The role includes a teaching allocation of up to 0.4 FTE, enabling the successful candidate to remain connected to classroom practice while leading whole-school improvement initiatives. 

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leadership of curriculum planning, implementation, review, and innovation
• Oversight of assessment, reporting, moderation, and academic compliance
• Leadership of professional learning and instructional coaching
• Analysis of academic data to drive student achievement and improvement
• Management, support, and development of Heads of Learning Areas
• Oversight of NAPLAN, OLNA, WACE, ATAR, and SCSA compliance requirements
• Development of intervention and extension programs that support every learner to achieve their potential