Director of Teaching & Learning: Growth & Pathways

St Dominic's College; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fee discount

PD & accreditation

Employee Assistance

Fitness Passport

Morning tea

Staff development days

Free parking

Gym access

Laptop provided

Job summary

St Dominic’s College in Penrith, NSW, invites applications for an experienced Director of Teaching & Learning to join the College Leadership Team at the start of the 2027 College year.

The Director provides strategic and day-to-day leadership of teaching and learning across the College, working with the Deputy Principal, Director of Curriculum and KLA Coordinators, championing explicit, evidence-informed practice and expanding pathways for students, including HSC and post-school options.

Qualifications

• Current NESA teacher accreditation.
• Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in teaching and learning.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and NESA requirements.
• Capacity to lead whole-school improvement and professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of teaching and learning across the College.
• Contribute to the broader direction of the College as an active member of the College Leadership Team.
• Place student growth at the centre of teaching and learning, using evidence and data to understand progress and inform improvement.
• Champion explicit, evidence-informed teaching practices across the College.
• Lead professional learning that is relevant, practical and supports genuine improvement in classroom practice.
• Work collaboratively with KLA Coordinators and teaching staff to strengthen curriculum delivery, pedagogy, assessment and academic achievement.
• Bring a strong understanding of the HSC, senior secondary learning, assessment and student achievement.
• Help expand pathways and learning opportunities for students, recognising their different strengths, interests, aspirations and post-school destinations.
• Build the capability and confidence of teachers and middle leaders to lead improvement within their areas.
• Promote high expectations and a culture of academic ambition, engagement and curiosity.
• Work closely with the Director of Curriculum to ensure curriculum and assessment practices meet NESA and College requirements.

Job description

St Dominic’s College in Penrith, NSW, invites applications for an experienced Director of Teaching & Learning to join the College Leadership Team at the start of the 2027 College year.

The Director provides strategic and day-to-day leadership of teaching and learning across the College, working with the Deputy Principal, Director of Curriculum and KLA Coordinators, championing explicit, evidence-informed practice and expanding pathways for students, including HSC and post-school options.