Director of Teaching Learning and Innovation

Tranby College; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tranby College is seeking an outstanding educational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team as Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation. This full-time role shapes academic culture, drives excellence in teaching practice, and leads innovation across the Childcare to Year 12 continuum.

You will oversee curriculum, assessment, reporting, academic improvement, educational technology, AI integration, and future-focused learning initiatives, collaborating with Heads of School and leadership

Qualifications

• Senior educational leadership experience with a whole-school remit.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and evidence-based teaching practice.
• Experience leading whole-school improvement and change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum, SCSA requirements, VET pathways, NAPLAN, OLNA and ATAR programs.
• Proven ability to lead professional learning and improve teaching practice.
• Experience integrating emerging technologies and AI into educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a coherent whole-College teaching and learning strategy.
• Drive excellence in curriculum design, assessment and reporting from Childcare to Year 12.
• Champion evidence-based pedagogical practice and instructional improvement.
• Oversee academic data analysis and improvement initiatives including NAPLAN, OLNA, PAT and ATAR performance.
• Lead professional learning, coaching, mentoring and teacher development programs.
• Foster innovation through the purposeful and ethical integration of technology and artificial intelligence.
• Oversee Academic Extension, gifted and talented education, VET and Careers pathways.
• Build strong partnerships with universities, industry and external educational organisations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum design

Professional development

AI integration in education

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Education or Educational Leadership

TRBWA registration

Tools

Educational technology integration

Job description

Director of Teaching Learning and Innovation

Lead the future of learning. Inspire excellence. Shape the educational journey from Childcare to Year 12.

Tranby College is an independent, co-educational school located in Baldivis, Western Australia, offering a seamless educational pathway from Childcare to Year 12. Guided by our Courage, Curiosity and Purpose Philosophy, we are committed to inspiring young people to become extraordinary individuals through exceptional teaching, meaningful learning experiences, and a strong sense of community.

As part of our continued strategic growth, we are seeking an outstanding educational leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation.

The Opportunity

This is a significant whole-College leadership position responsible for shaping academic culture, driving excellence in teaching practice, and leading innovation in learning across the Childcare to Year 12 continuum. The successful applicant will champion evidence-based practice, strengthen curriculum coherence, lead professional growth, and help position Tranby College as a recognised leader in contemporary education.

Working collaboratively with the Heads of School, Director of Childcare, and leadership teams, you will provide strategic oversight of curriculum, assessment, reporting, academic improvement, educational technology, AI integration, and future-focused learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of a coherent whole-College teaching and learning strategy.

Drive excellence in curriculum design, assessment and reporting from Childcare to Year 12.

Champion evidence-based pedagogical practice and instructional improvement.

Oversee academic data analysis and improvement initiatives including NAPLAN, OLNA, PAT and ATAR performance.

Lead professional learning, coaching, mentoring and teacher development programs.

Foster innovation through the purposeful and ethical integration of technology and artificial intelligence.

Oversee Academic Extension, gifted and talented education, VET and Careers pathways.

Build strong partnerships with universities, industry and external educational organisations.

About You

You are a highly relational and strategic educational leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for students and developing the capability of others.

You will bring:

Demonstrated success in senior educational leadership.

Deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and contemporary evidence-based teaching practice.

Experience leading whole-school improvement and change initiatives.

Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum, SCSA requirements, VET pathways, NAPLAN, OLNA and ATAR programs.

Proven ability to lead professional learning and improve teaching practice.

Experience integrating emerging technologies and AI into educational settings.

Outstanding communication, relationship-building and leadership skills.

Relevant teaching qualifications and current or eligible TRBWA registration.

Postgraduate qualifications in Education or Educational Leadership highly regarded.

Why Join Tranby?

At Tranby College, you will have the opportunity to:

Influence teaching and learning across an entire Childcare to Year 12 educational journey.

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team.

Lead meaningful innovation aligned to a clear strategic vision.

Work within a values-driven community committed to kindness, growth, connection, service and personal excellence.

Help shape the future of education for a dynamic and growing College community.

Full-time position.

Initial three-year appointment, with renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

Includes a 0.2 FTE teaching component in an area of expertise.

Child Safety

Tranby College is committed to providing a child-safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check and demonstrate a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Together, we learn with curiosity, dream with courage and live with purpose.