Director of Learning and Innovation

St Peters Lutheran College; Springfield; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership allowance

12.75% employer superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St Peters Springfield is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Springfield Leadership Team as Director of Learning & Innovation. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of teaching and learning, guiding curriculum design, assessment and school improvement across Prep to Year 12.

You will lead data-informed change, strengthen staff capability, foster collaboration, and build partnerships with families and external organisations to deliver an

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience within a school setting.
• Expertise in contemporary curriculum design and assessment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
• Experience leading data-informed school improvement initiatives.
• Outstanding interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to build professional culture.
• Commitment to student growth, wellbeing and academic success.
• Understanding of Christian ethos and Lutheran values.
• Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education or related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.
• Accreditation as Leader in Lutheran Schools or willingness to complete.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and meet child safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum vision and strategic academic priorities.
• Drive curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and feedback.
• Use data and research to inform whole-school improvement.
• Strengthen continuity across the P–12 learning journey.
• Oversee learner programs including enrichment and intervention.
• Lead academic operations including compliance and reporting.
• Foster collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation.
• Develop partnerships with families and external organisations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum design

Australian Curriculum knowledge

Data-informed improvement

Coaching & communication

Collaborative leadership

Student wellbeing

Christian ethos understanding

QCT registration

Education qualifications

Lutheran accreditation readiness

Work eligibility Australia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Postgraduate qualifications

QCT registration (Queensland)

Accreditation as Leader in Lutheran Schools

Job description

St Peters Lutheran College – Springfield NSW

17h ago , from St Peters Lutheran College

Lead the future of learning. Inspire innovation. Shape student success.

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Springfield Leadership Team as Director of Learning & Innovation.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary and strategic educator to influence teaching and learning across a thriving P–12 campus, driving excellence in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and innovation. Working collaboratively with the Head of Springfield, Head of Primary Years, Head of Secondary Years and Curriculum Leaders, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the College's academic direction and ensuring every student is equipped to flourish in a rapidly changing world.

About the Role

As Director of Learning & Innovation, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of teaching and learning. You will lead the College's school improvement agenda, strengthen staff capability, champion evidence-informed practice, and ensure a seamless and innovative learning journey for students from Prep to Year 12.

This influential leadership position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by:

• Leading the implementation of the College's curriculum vision and strategic academic priorities.
• Driving excellence in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and feedback practices.
• Using data and research to inform whole-school improvement and maximise student achievement.
• Strengthening continuity and engagement across the P-12 learning journey, with particular focus on middle years education.
• Overseeing exceptional learner programs, including enrichment and intervention initiatives.
• Leading key academic operations including compliance, assessment processes, reporting requirements and student pathways.
• Building a culture of professional collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation.
• Developing partnerships with families, tertiary institutions and external organisations to enhance opportunities for students.

About You

You are an experienced educational leader with a strong track record of leading curriculum innovation, school improvement and guiding high-performing teams.

You will bring:

• Significant leadership experience within a school environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary curriculum design, teaching and learning.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum, QCAA requirements, assessment and reporting frameworks.
• Experience leading data-informed improvement initiatives and organisational change.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, coach and inspire others.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to building positive professional culture.
• A genuine commitment to supporting student growth, wellbeing and academic success.
• An understanding of and commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the College.
• Current Queensland College of Teachers Registration.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Accreditation as a Leader in Lutheran Schools, or willingness to complete accreditation within three years.
• Eligibility to work in Australia and ability to meet all child safety and compliance requirements.

Why Join St Peters Springfield?

At St Peters Springfield, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience where students and staff are encouraged to pursue excellence, innovation and lifelong learning.

We offer:

• A senior leadership opportunity with significant strategic influence.
• A collaborative and future-focused educational environment.
• Access to professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration, including leadership allowance and the potential for negotiated contractual remuneration.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution and comprehensive salary sacrificing scheme.
• A values-driven workplace committed to excellence, respect, integrity and innovation.

About St Peters Lutheran College

St Peters Lutheran College is recognised as one of Queensland's leading independent co-educational schools. Guided by our mission of Excellence in Christian Co-Education, we seek to nurture confident, capable and compassionate young people who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.

Eligibility Requirements

• All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here.
• Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College.

Applications close at 10:00am on 12 October 2026.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au

Please note the recruitment process will be commence prior to the closing date and the College reserves the right to close, or extend, the vacancy outside of this date.

A full position description is available upon request at ***************@stpeters.qld.edu.au

For further information or queries, please contact Helen Jamieson, Head of St Peters Springfield on 3470 3808 or People and Culture at***************@stpeters.qld.edu.au