Assistant Head Of Technology And Applied Studies - Commencing Term 1, 2027

St Patrick'S College; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

St Patrick's College seeks an exceptional Assistant Head of Technology and Applied Studies to lead curriculum development, teaching and learning across Years 7–12. The role focuses on staff development, student achievement and evidence-informed practice within a strong Catholic ethos.

The successful applicant will collaborate with College leaders, drive faculty initiatives, analyse data and support professional growth while modelling excellent classroom practice and student-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Working understanding of Catholic ethos in Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries and child safeguarding.
• Qualified to teach TAS subjects (Stage 4–6) with NSW accreditation.
• Leadership experience or capacity to support a professional team.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and evidence-informed teaching.
• Experience supporting curriculum planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to support student achievement across diverse learners.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development, teaching and learning in TAS across Years 7–12.
• Support staff development and drive student achievement and outcomes.
• Contribute to faculty improvement initiatives and professional growth.
• Analyse student achievement data to inform teaching practice.
• Collaborate with College leaders to foster continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of safety and compliance in practical learning environments.
• Build productive relationships with students, staff and families.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Child safeguarding values

TAS teaching accreditation NSW

Leadership experience

Curriculum knowledge

Curriculum planning & implementation

Student achievement focus

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

NSW/NSW Accreditation (TAS)

Postgraduate qualifications in Education or Leadership

Job description

Assistant Head of Technology and Applied Studies - Commencing Term 1, 2027

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 29 October 2026

We are seeking an exceptional TAS educator and emerging leader to join our TAS Faculty as Assistant Head of Technology and Applied Studies, commencing Term 1, 2027.

This important middle leadership role supports the Head of TAS in leading curriculum development, teaching and learning, staff development and student achievement across Years 7-12. The successful applicant will contribute to faculty improvement initiatives, support the professional growth of colleagues and help drive excellence in student outcomes through high-quality teaching and evidence-informed practice.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced TAS teacher looking to further develop their leadership capabilities while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing faculty.

This is a Permanent Full-Time teaching position with a three-year (1-point) promotional appointment as Assistant Head of TAS (2027–2029).

The Assistant Head of TAS supports the Head of TAS in the effective leadership of the Faculty and assists in ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum outcomes for students.

Working collaboratively with faculty staff and College leaders, the successful applicant will contribute to curriculum development and implementation, support faculty initiatives, assist in analysing student achievement data and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for both students and staff.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Qualified to teach TAS subjects (Stage 4–6) with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Leadership experience, or the capacity to support and develop a professional team.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and a commitment to evidence-informed teaching and learning.
• Experience, or demonstrated capacity, to support curriculum planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
• The ability to support student achievement across a diverse range of learners.
• Exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships with students, staff and families.

Highly Desirable

• Qualifications and experience teaching one or more Stage 6 TAS courses.
• Experience supporting practical learning environments and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Education, Leadership or a related discipline.
• Experience using student achievement data to inform teaching practice and support improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating more than 1,630 boys across Years 5–12.

Our TAS Faculty is a collaborative and innovative team committed to developing students' creativity, problem-solving and practical skills through engaging and authentic learning experiences. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator looking to further develop their leadership capabilities while contributing to a culture of growth, collaboration and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• A rewarding middle leadership opportunity within a high-performing faculty.
• Professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
• A collaborative and experienced TAS Faculty.
• A values-driven, supportive and collegial staff community.
• Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging and discounted school fees.
• Fitness Passport.

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening. We do not welcome interest from Recruitment Agencies at this time.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Boy

1630 Students
117 TeachingStaff
44 Non-Teaching Staff

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