Head of Professional Learning Programs - Senior School

Ascham School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascham School is seeking a collaborative and experienced classroom leader to head professional learning initiatives across the Senior School. The role focuses on mentoring, coaching and accreditation support to strengthen teaching practice and student outcomes.

The successful candidate will support early career teachers, foster collaboration, and design high-quality professional learning opportunities within a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation.
• Significant secondary teaching experience in contemporary teaching practice.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and developing teachers.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with cross-team influence.
• Experience designing and delivering professional learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional learning, mentoring and coaching initiatives across the Senior School.
• Support induction, development and retention of new and early career teachers.
• Guide teacher accreditation and engagement with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Foster collaboration and sharing of effective practice across departments.
• Partner with leaders to identify development needs and deliver targeted professional support.
• Coordinate Teacher Education Student placements and build university partnerships.
• Champion a culture of feedback, reflection and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a 0.4 teaching load and contribute to academic, pastoral and co-curricular life.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Teaching qualifications

NESA accreditation

Job description

Head of Professional Learning Programs - Senior School

Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm,welcomingand collaborative environment.

We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the school. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the school achieve its strategic objectives.

About This Role

As part of Ascham’s commitment to professional learning and teacher growth, we are seeking a collaborative and experienced classroom teacher to lead professional learning initiatives across the Senior School. In this newly created role, you will strengthen teacher capability through mentoring, coaching and accreditation support, while fostering a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in supporting the development and retention of early career teachers and designing high-quality professional learning opportunities that enhance teaching practice and student outcomes.

This allowance-based position reports to the Director of Professional Learning and includes a 0.4 teaching load in the successful candidate's subject area. If you are passionate about developing colleagues and enhancing teaching practice, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Lead professional learning, mentoring and coaching initiatives that strengthen teaching excellence across the Senior School.


• Support the induction, development and retention of new and early career teachers.


• Guide teacher accreditation and promote engagement with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.


• Foster collaboration, professional dialogue and the sharing of effective practice across departments.


• Partner with leaders to identify development needs and deliver targeted professional support.


• Coordinate Teacher Education Student placements and build strong university partnerships.


• Champion a culture of feedback, reflection and continuous improvement.


• Maintain a 0.4 teaching load and contribute to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the school.

What You Will Bring

• Recognised teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation.


• Significant secondary teaching experience and a strong understanding of contemporary teaching practice.


• Proven experience mentoring, coaching and developing teachers.


• Strong knowledge of teacher accreditation requirements and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.


• Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.


• Experience designing and delivering impactful professional learning programs.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• A commitment to educational excellence, evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.