Head of Learning Excellence and Innovation

Moriah College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration above the CME

Access to Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary sacrificing opportunities

Professional learning and development

Job summary

Moriah College’s High School seeks an innovative academic leader to drive learning excellence and innovation across Years 7–12. You will translate priorities into classroom practice, working with the Head of Learning and Teaching and Head of Digital Learning to harness AI, digital learning and emerging technologies while maintaining rigorous thinking and integrity.

You will lead strategies to raise academic standards, analyse data to identify improvement priorities, and design professional

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in raising academic standards and improving student outcomes.
• Strong expertise in contemporary pedagogy, assessment, feedback and school improvement.
• Experience leading innovative, evidence-informed teaching and learning practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Head of Digital Learning to drive technological innovation and AI literacy.
• Raise academic standards across Years 7–12 through evidence-informed cycles.
• Analyse data to identify improvement priorities and drive growth.
• Design professional learning, instructional coaching and mentoring initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

AI literacy

Digital learning

Coaching

Curriculum design

Tools

Data analytics

Job description

Head of Learning Excellence and Innovation

Position: Head of Learning Excellence and Innovation
Department: High School
Employment: Permanent Full-Time
Commencement: 2027
Release: 0.8 release / 0.2 teaching load

Moriah College is a vibrant co-educational Early Learning – Year 12 Jewish Day School located in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. At the heart of Moriah is a strong and connected community, where staff work collaboratively, students are known and supported, and everyone is encouraged to contribute, grow and be part of something meaningful.

We are seeking an innovative and highly experienced educational leader to join our High School as Head of Learning Excellence and Innovation.

As the Head of Learning Excellence and Innovation, you will lead a strategic agenda focused on strengthening learning outcomes, academic excellence and innovative practice across Years 7–12.

Working closely with the Head of Learning and Teaching and leading the Head of Digital Learning, you will help translate educational priorities into impactful classroom practice, ensuring technology, AI and digital innovation enhance thinking, pedagogy and learning rather than becoming an end in themselves.

About the role

The Head of Learning Excellence and Innovation will:

• Lead the Head of Digital Learning to drive technological innovation, AI literacy, digital capability and responsible use of emerging technologies in ways that strengthen learning, critical thinking and academic integrity.
• Raise academic standards across Years 7–12 through evidence-informed improvement cycles and consistent pedagogical practice.
• Analyse internal, external and HSC data to identify improvement priorities and drive measurable academic growth.
• Lead innovative approaches to pedagogy, learning design and experiential learning that deepen student engagement and strengthen academic outcomes.
• Drive the development of AI literacy, digital capability and responsible use of emerging technologies, ensuring technology enhances learning rather than replacing critical thinking.
• Develop a coherent approach to experiential learning, connecting classroom learning with authentic contexts, interdisciplinary inquiry, service, entrepreneurship, problem-solving and community engagement.
• Lead the strategic provision of enrichment, extension and high-potential learning, ensuring students are appropriately challenged and provided with opportunities for academic stretch.
• Work with Heads of Department to strengthen curriculum coherence, assessment practice, differentiation, extension and academic accountability.
• Design and lead professional learning, instructional coaching, mentoring and professional growth initiatives
• Build the capability of early career teachers, new staff and middle leaders through structured coaching, observation, feedback and professional dialogue.
• Strengthen the capacity of Heads of Department to lead improvement, coach their teams and develop emerging teacher leaders.
• Foster a culture of professional accountability, academic ambition, innovation and continuous improvement.

About you

We are looking for an accomplished educator and leader who is passionate about what excellent learning looks like and how schools can continually improve.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in raising academic standards and improving student outcomes.
• Strong expertise in contemporary pedagogy, assessment, feedback and school improvement.
• Experience leading innovative, evidence-informed teaching and learning practices.
• A strong understanding of AI, digital learning and technology-enhanced education within a secondary school environment.
• Experience leading enrichment, extension or high-potential learning initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of differentiation, academic challenge and the design of rigorous learning opportunities for diverse learners.
• Highly developed coaching, mentoring, observation, feedback and facilitation skills.
• Strong data literacy and the ability to translate evidence into practical strategies that improve learning.
• The ability to build trust, lead change and develop the capability of middle leaders and teaching teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the College community.
• High energy, adaptability and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-performing environment.
• A strong commitment to the ethos, values and educational vision of Moriah College.

Why join Moriah College?

Joining Moriah means becoming part of a supportive, values-driven and forward-thinking educational community where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and make a meaningful difference to students.

Our staff benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration above the CMEA
• Additional days off for Jewish Holy Days
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Salary sacrificing opportunities
• A strong commitment to professional learning and development
• A collaborative and supportive professional environment
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a high-performing, innovative High School

The opportunity

This is more than a traditional academic leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape how students learn, how teachers teach and how innovation is embedded across a contemporary secondary school.

If you are an educational leader who combines academic ambition with a genuine passion for innovation, teacher development and student growth, we would love to hear from you.

Moriah College provides a dynamic working environment where staff are valued, and students are committed to learning. Moriah College is committed to providing a childsafe environment where students are safe and where child protection, safety and wellbeing with our school are our priority.

All appointments will be based on merit selection without reference to the religion of applicants. An empathy with the Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School ethos is essential.

To apply for this position, you will need to be an Australian Citizen/Resident/have a current Australian Work Visa.

Any offer of employment will be subject to background checks and child protection screening.