Dean of Teaching and Learning - Secondary | Full-time

The King's College; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

The King’s College in Perth’s southern corridor is seeking an exceptional Dean of Teaching and Learning for Years 7–12. This key leadership role shapes curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to deliver excellent, Christ-centred education and strong student achievement.

Reporting to the Principal, you will lead curriculum planning, monitor data, support Heads of Learning Area, and drive professional learning, school improvement and continuous innovation while upholding the College’s values and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading curriculum innovation and strengthening teaching practice.
• Strong instructional leadership capability with the ability to mentor and coach staff.
• Ability to translate vision into action and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of teaching and learning across Years 7–12, ensuring excellence in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student achievement.
• Lead the implementation of evidence-informed teaching practices that strengthen student engagement, academic growth and learning outcomes.
• Provide leadership, support and accountability to Heads of Learning Area, fostering consistency, collaboration and high performance across departments.
• Oversee curriculum planning, delivery and compliance, ensuring alignment with state and college requirements.
• Monitor student achievement data, identify trends and lead targeted strategies to improve academic performance and maximise student success.
• Lead the development and review of assessment, moderation and reporting practices to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality across the Secondary School.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and professional excellence through coaching, mentoring and staff development.
• Oversee Senior Secondary pathways, including ATAR, General, Foundation and VET programs, ensuring students are well supported to achieve their post‑school aspirations.

Job description

Dean of Teaching and Learning - Secondary | Full-time

Full-time | Dean of Teaching and Learning - Secondary

The King’s College | Perth’s Southern Corridor

The King’s College is a thriving co‑educational Christian school providing Kindergarten to Year 12 education to more than 1,000 students in Perth’s southern corridor. As a ministry of The King’s Chapel, we are a community of people with a genuine desire to play our part in God’s story. We hold a clear vision for exceptional Christ‑centred education and believe deeply in the formative power of schools to shape students’ character, faith and future pathways.

With more than 150 dedicated staff across our Early Learning Centre, Primary and Secondary schools, we foster an environment where faith and learning intersect—preparing students for life with courage, integrity and generosity. We are deeply committed to operational excellence and to fostering a workplace where employees feel informed, affirmed, supported, secure, and valued. We strive to attract and retain outstanding people, empowering them to do their best work every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional and visionary educational leader to join The King’s College as Dean of Teaching and Learning (Years 7–12).

This key leadership position is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and academic improvement across the Secondary School. The successful candidate will champion excellence in teaching and learning, strengthen student achievement, and ensure a coherent, Christ‑centred approach to education from Years 7 to 12.

Working closely with the Principal, Head of Secondary, Heads of Learning Area, other Deans and teaching staff, the Dean of Teaching and Learning provides leadership, direction and support to drive outstanding educational outcomes. The role leads whole-school teaching and learning priorities, develops staff capability, promotes innovation and continuous improvement, and ensures high standards of curriculum delivery, assessment and academic performance across the Secondary School.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relational and strategic leader who is passionate about Christian education, instructional excellence and empowering teachers to thrive. The role offers the opportunity to shape educational practice, influence student outcomes and make a significant contribution to the future direction of teaching and learning at The King's College.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership of teaching and learning across Years 7–12, ensuring excellence in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student achievement.

Lead the implementation of evidence-informed teaching practices that strengthen student engagement, academic growth and learning outcomes.

Provide leadership, support and accountability to Heads of Learning Area, fostering consistency, collaboration and high performance across departments.

Oversee curriculum planning, delivery and compliance, ensuring alignment with SCSA, WACE and College requirements.

Monitor student achievement data, identify trends and lead targeted strategies to improve academic performance and maximise student success.

Lead the development and review of assessment, moderation and reporting practices to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality across the Secondary School.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and professional excellence through coaching, mentoring and staff development.

Oversee Senior Secondary pathways, including ATAR, General, Foundation and VET programs, ensuring students are well supported to achieve their post‑school aspirations.

Work collaboratively with students, staff and families to support learning, wellbeing, engagement and academic success.

Contribute as a key member of the Secondary Leadership Team, supporting whole‑College strategic priorities, planning and decision‑making.

Promote a culture of high expectations, accountability and care, where students and staff are encouraged to flourish and achieve their potential.

Model and actively support the Christian ethos, mission and values of The King’s College, integrating faith and learning within the life of the Secondary School.

Uphold the College's child safety, safeguarding and wellbeing requirements, following all relevant policies and procedures.

About You

You are an experienced and influential educational leader with a passion for Christian education and a desire to make a lasting impact on student learning, staff development and school improvement. You bring proven experience leading curriculum innovation, strengthening teaching practice and building a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement that enables both students and staff to flourish.

You are highly relational and thrive on developing people, empowering leaders and fostering collaboration. With strong instructional leadership capability, you have the ability to mentor and coach staff, build leadership capacity within teams and create a shared commitment to high‑quality teaching and learning. You are confident using student achievement data, educational research and evidence‑informed practice to drive improvement and raise outcomes.

A strategic and forward‑thinking leader, you can translate vision into action, lead change effectively and balance long‑term priorities with day‑to‑day operational excellence. You create a culture of high expectations and bring a strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, reporting and Senior Secondary pathways, together with the ability to navigate complexity, solve problems and make sound decisions.

Grounded in a vibrant Christian faith, you model integrity, humility and servant leadership in all that you do. You are committed to nurturing a Christ‑centred learning culture where students are known, valued and encouraged to achieve their God‑given potential, and where staff feel supported, challenged and empowered to grow. Most importantly, you are passionate about partnering with students, families and colleagues to shape a thriving learning community that pursues excellence, inspires faith and transforms lives.

You Demonstrate Our Core Values:

Generosity

We regularly and willingly share the blessings God has given and demonstrate generosity through action and words.

Integrity

We want to uphold truth and righteousness in every word and action, consistently living out what is morally right.

Courage

We want to set our hearts and minds to boldly face challenges, trusting fully in God.

Leadership and Service

We want to lead by example, inspire and motivate others to achieve. We want to help and support others, with the spirit of love, humility and selflessness.

Honour

We want to show deep reverence to God above all and extend esteem to our family and community.

Why Work with Us?

At The King’s College, we are intentional about caring for our people.

Here’s what makes working with us special:

A fantastic culture and a supportive team

You will be welcomed into a friendly, collaborative environment where kindness, encouragement, and teamwork are part of everyday life.

A healthy work‑life balance

We know how precious time is and we value your work‑life balance. Flexible and sustainable working arrangements that help you recharge, rest, and balance the things that matter most.

A genuinely caring wellbeing program

Your wellbeing matters. We offer meaningful and fun initiatives that support your physical, emotional, and mental health.

Opportunities to grow and develop

Whether you are building new skills or stepping into something bigger, we are here to support your professional journey through paid professional development.

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• Access potential financial benefits through approved salary packaging arrangements (conditions apply).