Head of TAS

St. Andrew; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Cathedral School in Sydney invites applications for Head of Department - TAS (Technological and Applied Studies) in the Secondary School, a full-time permanent role commencing Term 1 2027. The position emphasizes teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, student achievement and staff development.

The successful candidate will lead TAS teachers, drive curriculum development and assessment, ensure safe, high-quality facilities, and promote the School's Christian mission within a

Qualifications

• Leadership in curriculum development and implementation of syllabus.
• Enthusiasm for TAS with ability to inspire secondary students.
• Flexible in working with a range of student abilities.
• Knowledge of recent developments in senior secondary pedagogy for TAS.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to the School's Christian mission and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire TAS teachers to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
• Drive curriculum development and continuous improvement across the faculty.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Oversee faculty planning, budgeting, assessment and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with WHS in TAS facilities and learning environments.
• Support the School's strategic priorities and educational excellence.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Syllabus implementation

TAS expertise

Team leadership

Educational technology

Christian ethos

Job description

St Andrew's Cathedral School is an innovative, independent Anglican school located in the heart of Sydney. Guided by our 'vision to educate generations to know their infinite worth and develop their gifts for a purpose, leading with hope as co-creators of a responsible future, we are committed to academic excellence, authentic Christian faith, and the holistic development of every student'.

What is the Role?

St Andrew's Cathedral School are looking for an outstanding educational leader to join our Secondary School as Head of Department - TAS (Technological and Applied Studies), commencing Term 1, 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TAS educator who is passionate about teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, student achievement and staff development. This is a full-time, permanent position, commencing Term 1 2027.

Who will the successful applicant be?

• Experienced in leadership in curriculum development and implementation of syllabus
• Enthusiastic about TAS, with the ability to inspire secondary age students
• Flexible in working with a range of student abilities
• Knowledgeable of recent developments in the theory and practice of senior secondary pedagogy and specifically how this applies to their subject area
• Outstanding in interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the wider TAS Team
• Confident in the use of technology and a willingness to embrace it to enhance learning
• Understanding of and having a commitment to the School's Christian mission, values, and ethos

You will play a key role in:

• Leading and inspiring a team of TAS teachers to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
• Driving curriculum development and continuous improvement across the faculty.
• Fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Faculty planning, budgeting, assessment and reporting processes.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements across specialist TAS facilities and learning environments.
• Supporting the School's strategic priorities and commitment to educational excellence

Please see the attached Position Description for more detail.

Applications close: 15 November 2026

Interviews will commence as applications are received.

See here for further employment benefits at SACS: https://www.sacs.nsw.edu.au/employment/

About our students

Our students are encouraged to think deeply, critically and creatively, act courageously, and engage meaningfully with the world around them, with hearts that love, minds that grow and lives that give. We seek to nurture young people who will not simply adapt to the future but help shape it for the better.

Child Safety

St Andrew's Cathedral School is a child safe organisation. Our School promotes the safety and wellbeing and inclusion of all students. In support of SACS' commitment to embedding child safety (Standard 1), we ensure that our staff are suitable for working with children and young people and that they are supported (Standard 5).

Staff are required to maintain a child safe culture, act in every child's best interest and to keep them safe from harm, in accordance with the School's policies and procedures (Standard 10) which reflect the Child Safe Standards.

It is a condition of employment that all new Staff at the School must sign a written statement or complete an electronic acknowledgement that they have read and understand our Child Safe Policy and the Child Safe Codes of Conduct prior to commencing at the School.

Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to have a valid, verified, paid Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

For more information on Working with Children Checks, please visit the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian website.