Head of Learning & Curriculum Innovation

Newmark Primary; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Newmark Primary is seeking an experienced Head of Learning to guide school-wide teaching and learning. You will work with teachers and specialists to plan, deliver and evaluate a coherent curriculum, including literacy, numeracy, and project ventures that connect knowledge to real-world problems.

The role focuses on building staff capability, improving teaching performance, and leading integrated or design-based learning while maintaining strong assessment practices and collaborative

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualifications and current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Primary teaching experience and strong knowledge of curriculum, teaching and assessment.
• Experience leading teaching and learning across multiple curriculum areas.
• Experience leading teams, coaching staff and providing constructive feedback to improve practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, specialist staff and Education Support staff.
• Experience using assessment evidence to guide teaching, monitor progress and support reporting.
• Ability to identify and respond to children’s additional learning needs.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education, child safety and Newmark’s values and educational approach.
• Experience leading integrated or design-based learning.
• Experience mentoring teachers through VIT registration processes.
• Further study or training in educational leadership, curriculum or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, delivery and review of the whole-school teaching and learning program across all curriculum areas.
• Work with teachers and specialist staff to ensure curriculum planning is aligned with the school’s educational approach and relevant curriculum requirements.
• Support teachers to identify clear learning goals, plan appropriate learning experiences and provide challenge and support for children at different stages of learning.
• Guide the development of term-long units that connect curriculum knowledge and skills with meaningful, real-world contexts.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of teaching and learning across year levels, identifying areas for improvement.
• Build teacher capability through collaborative planning, classroom observation, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Lead professional learning that supports the development of staff knowledge and practice.
• Oversee the implementation of the school’s assessment schedule and reporting processes.
• Support teachers and specialist staff to use a range of evidence to identify children’s starting points, monitor progress and plan next steps.
• Guide consistent assessment practices and support staff to make reliable judgements about children’s learning and growth.
• Work with staff to identify patterns in assessment information and respond to individual and group learning needs.
• Coordinate reporting processes so that children and families receive clear information about learning, progress and future goals.
• Support teachers in conversations with families about their child’s learning and progress, where required.
• Oversee the planning, delivery and review of intervention programs for children who require additional learning support.
• Work with teachers to identify children with additional learning needs and determine appropriate support, adjustments and intervention.
• Support teachers to develop, implement and review Adjustment Plans in collaboration with families and relevant professionals, where appropriate.
• Support Education Support (ES) staff to understand learning goals and deliver targeted programs in collaboration with teachers.
• Provide guidance and feedback to ES staff to build their confidence and capability.
• Monitor children’s progress and work with staff to review and adjust support as needed.
• Support communication with families and relevant professionals about children’s learning needs and progress, where appropriate.

Skills

Educational leadership

Coaching staff

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Staff development

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT registration

Job description

Newmark Primary is seeking an experienced Head of Learning to guide school-wide teaching and learning. You will work with teachers and specialists to plan, deliver and evaluate a coherent curriculum, including literacy, numeracy, and project ventures that connect knowledge to real-world problems.

The role focuses on building staff capability, improving teaching performance, and leading integrated or design-based learning while maintaining strong assessment practices and collaborative