Dean of Teaching and Learning

Living Waters Lutheran College; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Living Waters Lutheran College in Tasmania invites an experienced Dean of Teaching and Learning to lead teaching excellence across Years 7–12, shaping curriculum, assessment, and professional learning as part of the Senior Secondary Leadership Team.

This role includes a teaching allocation up to 0.4 FTE, a focus on data-informed improvement, and developing Heads of Learning Areas to strengthen student outcomes in a Christ-centred community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or Educational Leadership is required.
• Current Teacher Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Proven success in educational leadership within a secondary school setting.
• Strong expertise in curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, and academic improvement.
• Experience leading and developing staff and leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and act on student achievement data.
• Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• A personal Christian faith and willingness to support the Christian ethos of the College.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum planning, implementation, review, and innovation across Years 7–12.
• Oversee assessment, reporting, moderation, and academic compliance.
• Lead professional learning and instructional coaching across the College.
• Analyse academic data to drive student achievement and improvement.
• Mentor Heads of Learning Areas and support staff development.

Skills

Educational leadership

Data analysis

Staff development

Curriculum planning

Communication

Christian ethos alignment

Education

Master of Education or Master of Educational Leadership

Job description

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.

Why Join Us?

• 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

About the Role

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

Employment Details

Employment Type- Full Time Commencement Date- 2027

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• A Master of Education or Master of Educational Leadership.
• Current Teacher Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Proven success in educational leadership within a secondary school setting.
• Strong expertise in curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, and academic improvement.
• Experience leading and developing staff and leadership teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and act on student achievement data.
• Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• A passion for developing teachers and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• A personal Christian faith and a willingness to actively support the Christian ethos, values, and mission of the College will be highly regarded.

Highly Regarded

Applicants with experience in independent or Christian schools and a strong understanding of contemporary educational practice, innovation, and strategic school improvement will be highly regarded.

Applications Close: Sunday 20th September

The College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. As such, interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Employment is subject to relevant screening checks and compliance requirements.

Each Lutheran school belongs to a well organised system with a long and distinctive tradition and:

is based on some solid understandings about people and life,

provides a caring environment,

embraces high standards of teaching and learning,

promotes Christian growth and development

works as a team with parents.