Deputy Principal - Learning & Teaching

Wilderness School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilderness School invites applications for a Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching to provide strategic, whole‑school leadership of learning and teaching across R–12. Reporting to the Principal, you will shape curriculum, strengthen teacher capability and use data to drive improvement in student learning.

As a member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, you will oversee timetable design, workforce planning and staff leadership, while deputising for the Principal as required and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading school-wide learning and teaching initiatives.
• Ability to analyse learning data to drive improvement.
• Track record in curriculum, assessment and pedagogy development.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the strategic direction of curriculum, learning and teaching across R–12.
• Lead Heads of Faculty to strengthen curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student learning.
• Use data to identify priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead professional learning to build teacher and leader capability.
• Oversee whole-school timetable planning and deployment.
• Recruitment, deployment and performance management of teaching staff.
• Deputise for the Principal as required.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Data-driven improvement

People development

Timetabling

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching

Wilderness School

The Role

Wilderness School is seeking an outstanding educational leader to provide strategic, whole-school leadership of learning and teaching across R–12.

Reporting directly to the Principal and as a member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, the Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching will lead the continued development of high-quality teaching, curriculum and assessment, ensuring effective learning in every classroom, for every student, every day.

Working in partnership with Heads of School, Heads of Faculty and other senior leaders, you will shape the strategic direction of curriculum, strengthen teacher capability and professional practice, and use evidence and data to drive improvement in student learning.

The role also holds significant whole-school responsibility for the R–12 timetable, teaching workforce planning and deployment, and the recruitment and leadership of teaching staff. The Deputy Principal will deputise for the Principal as required and maintain a teaching component.

About Wilderness School

Wilderness School is a non-denominational girls’ school educating students from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.

For more than 140 years, Wilderness has provided an exceptional education for girls, where each student is known and valued as an individual and encouraged to realise her true potential.

Founded in 1884 by the Misses Brown, Wilderness has a proud history and a strong sense of identity. The School’s motto, Semper Verus – Always True, has endured throughout its history and continues to shape Wilderness today. It reflects a belief in the importance of knowing oneself, being true to oneself and having the courage to make a meaningful contribution to the world.

Leadership at Wilderness is grounded in strong relationships and integrity, with a genuine commitment to the growth of others. Leaders play an important role in bringing the School’s values to life and creating an environment where students and staff are supported to realise their potential.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Set and lead the strategic direction of curriculum, learning and teaching across R–12
• Lead Heads of Faculty to strengthen curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and student learning
• Use internal and external data to identify priorities and drive continuous improvement
• Lead professional learning and collaboration to build the capability of teachers and leaders
• Oversee the construction and strategic management of the whole-school R–12 timetable
• Lead teaching workforce planning, recruitment, deployment and performance
• Contribute to whole-school strategy and decision-making as a member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams
• Deputise for the Principal as required

These responsibilities reflect the breadth of the position description, including leadership of Heads of Faculty and learning data, professional learning, the R–12 timetable and teaching workforce.

You Are

• An accomplished educational leader with significant school leadership experience
• A strategic leader of curriculum, pedagogy and contemporary teaching practice
• Experienced in leading, coaching and developing teachers and educational leaders
• Confident using evidence, research and student learning data to inform improvement
• Experienced in whole-school timetabling, workforce planning and the deployment of teaching staff
• A highly relational and collaborative leader who builds trust and brings others with them through change
• Strategic, organised and able to successfully navigate the complexity of a senior whole-school leadership role
• Committed to the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities of Wilderness School

Applicants must hold appropriate academic qualifications and maintain registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Experience in a girls’ school environment is desirable.

Applications close: Sunday 4 October 2026

Start Date: Term 1, 2027

Applications will be reviewed as received. Wilderness School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.