Director of Senior School - Learning and Innovation

Canberra Girls Grammar School (Senior School); Canberra; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canberra is seeking a Director of Senior School - Learning and Innovation to lead and develop teaching programs. The ideal candidate will have strong academic qualifications and a commitment to fostering a supportive academic culture. This full-time ongoing position is set to commence in 2026, offering competitive remuneration packages and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages (above award salary + super)

Discounted fees

Free onsite gym and heated pool

Free morning tea twice a week

Salary sacrifice options

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Commitment to academic excellence.
• Experience in leading educational programs.
• Participation in pastoral care and co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing strong teaching programs.
• Providing guidance to staff in curriculum delivery.
• Promoting a supportive academic culture.

Education

Appropriate academic qualifications and teacher training

Sound understanding of current educational trends

Job description

Director of Senior School - Learning and Innovation

The Director of Senior School Learning and Innovation is one of three Academic Directors in the Senior School. The Director roles are committed to academic excellence and directly responsible for leading and developing strong teaching, learning and caring programs within the Senior School.

Providing effective guidance and direction to our staff in the delivery of curriculum through quality teaching, the Director of Senior School Learning and Innovation will focus on the learning journey of our students.

Working in collaboration with the Director Academic Administration and Director of Senior School Student Care and Experience, the Director of Senior School Learning and Innovation will promote and support a strong and supportive academic culture that aligns with the school’s strategic direction.

Appropriate academic qualifications and teacher training, as well as a sound understanding of current educational trends are required.

All teaching staff members are expected to take part in the whole life of the School including participation in pastoral care and involvement in co-curricular School activities.

This is a full-time, ongoing position to commence in 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and developing strong teaching, learning and caring programs within the Senior School.
• Providing effective guidance and direction to staff in the delivery of curriculum through quality teaching.
• Promoting and supporting a strong and supportive academic culture that aligns with the school’s strategic direction.

Requirements:

• Appropriate academic qualifications and teacher training.
• A sound understanding of current educational trends.
• Participation in pastoral care and involvement in co-curricular School activities.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration packages (above award salary + super).
• Discounted fees.
• Free onsite gym and heated pool.
• Free morning tea twice a week.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Employee Assistance Program.

How to apply:

Your application package should include a cover letter, contact information, employment history, education and qualifications, and referee details.