Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary)

Mount Scopus College; Burwood; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College, a leading co-educational Jewish school, seeks a Head of Teaching and Learning (Primary) to work across three campuses—St Kilda East, Caulfield South and Burwood. This full-time permanent appointment commences Term 1, 2027.

The role is an instructional leader who models and fosters excellence in education, oversees Primary Years Program delivery, and guides teaching and learning as part of a senior team.

Qualifications

• Must have current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Proven experience delivering the Primary Years Program (PYP).
• Proven educational leadership experience.
• Commitment to the Jewish character, ethos and practice of the College.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership across three campuses (St Kilda East, Caulfield South and Burwood).
• Lead and nurture teaching excellence in the Primary School.
• Collaborate with senior team to achieve strategic outcomes in teaching and learning.
• Represent the College in the community and foster strong relationships with students, families and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

VIT Registration

Job description

Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary)

Mount Scopus Memorial College is a leading co-educational Jewish School from Early Learning to Year 12 across three campuses; St Kilda East, Caulfield South and Burwood.

We are seeking a suitable and experienced educator in the position of Head of Teaching and Learning in our Primary School to work across all three campuses. This is a full-time permanent position commencing from Term 1, 2027.

The Head of Teaching and Learning (Primary) position is an instructional leader who strives for, models and leads excellence and best practice in education.

The successful candidate:

should have proven experience in delivering the Primary Years Program and adherence to the national standards and practice.

be able to demonstrate capacity of work as a senior team member of a team to achieve strategic outcomes in the area of teaching and learning.

be able to demonstrate educational leadership and leadership in developing a culture of learning excellence.

be able to demonstrate a commitment to the Jewish character, practice and ethos of the College.

have a high level of interpersonal and communications skills with students, parents and colleagues and to represent the College in the community and build and develop these relationships.

have a high level of organisational ability and initiative as well as the ability to supervise, motivate and mentor staff.

have experience in Education administration.

All applicants must have a current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration.

Mount Scopus Memorial College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Being Jewish is not a prerequisite for employment and we welcome applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Should you require further information, please contact Jodie Doble, Deputy Principal (Primary) on email address: ******@scopus.vic.edu.au.

Mount Scopus Memorial College takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process