Head of Student Learning, Teaching & Transitions (Years 6-9)

SchoolHouse; Palmerston; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

College fee discounts

Leadership development

Job summary

SchoolHouse invites applications for a strategic Head of Student Learning, Teaching & Transitions (Years 6-9) based in Darwin. This full-time leadership role starts Term1, 2027, with a focus on student outcomes and seamless learning transitions across years 6-9.

The role offers generous relocation assistance, salary packaging options and access to wellbeing programs, plus ongoing professional learning and leadership development to support your growth within the College.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in school settings with a focus on learning and transitions.
• Experience driving whole-school improvement and student outcomes.
• Ability to lead professional learning and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for student learning, teaching and transitions for Years 6–9.
• Oversee professional learning and leadership development opportunities for staff.
• Collaborate with school leadership to support staff wellbeing and student success.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff mentoring

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Teaching qualification

Leadership qualification

Job description

Head of Student Learning, Teaching & Transitions (Years 6-9)

• Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience
• Subject Teaching and Learning - Primary
• Province Northern Territory
• Job Type Full time
• City Palmerston
• Country Australia
• Postal Code 831

Job Description

Head of Student Learning, Teaching & Transitions (Years 6-9) | Darwin

• Term1, 2027 start
• Candidateslooking to take the next step will be considered for this excitingleadership opportunity
• Benefitsfor this role include, but not limited to:
• Generous relocation assistance availableto approved applicants
• Salary packaging options and access tothe Employee Wellbeing Support Program
• College fee discounts for eligibleemployees
• Ongoing professional learning andleadership development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative schoolcommunity committed to staff wellbeing and student success
• PDavailable on request
• SH#9232

School Profile

SchoolHouse is working in partnership with a coeducational independent school located south-east of the Darwin CBD. This school has an excellent reputation for providing individual care and attention to its students. The college has a distinct sub-school structure, allowing a seamless pathway from Early Learning through to Year 12.

• Supportive and collaborative staff environment
• Competitive Salary Package (based on qualifications and level of experience)
• Focus on holistic education of students
• Opportunities for growth and progression within various sections of the College

Employment Requirements

• Northern Territory Teaching Registration Board processed (or eligibility to gain)
• Working Rights for Australia (or eligible to gain) including WHV or Skilled Migrant Visa