Head of Teaching and Learning

Southern Vales Christian College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Vales Christian College seeks an inspiring Head of Teaching and Learning to elevate our Christ-centred community from ELC to Year 12. The HTL will model educational leadership, drive innovative teaching practices and support staff across the college.

Working with the Principal and Leadership Team, the HTL will shape a pedagogical framework grounded in biblical worldview, accountability processes and continuous improvement to maximise student learning and personal development within a

Qualifications

• Experience leading teaching and learning initiatives.
• Ability to implement a biblical worldview pedagogical framework.
• Strong collaboration with leadership and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of teaching and learning framework aligned to Christ-centred ethos.
• Support staff with professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement in student outcomes.

Skills

Pedagogical Leadership

Understanding by Design

Curriculum Development

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and innovative people with a Christian worldview for the following position:

Head of Teaching and Learning

We are searching for an inspiring Head of Teaching and Learning to elevate our dynamic community of educators and students! This is your opportunity to cultivate a Christ-centered environment that ignites curiosity, nurtures creativity, and empowers learners to reach their fullest potential. As a strategic leader with a deep passion for educational excellence, you will drive innovative teaching practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a significant impact on our college community, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Head of Teaching and Learning (HTL) will be an experienced and innovative teaching and learning specialist who will model and support the core values and ethos of the College. They will demonstrate organisational and educational leadership and will be experienced in achieving agreed goals in collaboration with others.

The HTL is responsible for leading the creation of an environment where individuals within the College Community are seen, heard, valued and understand their God given gifts and talents, and their capacity to make a unique contribution to the SVCC Community and to society.

The HTL works closely with the Principal, Leadership Team and staff, and is responsible for students’ high level outcomes and personal qualities in a ‘faith lived’ organisation so that students can maximise their learning and flourish.

The HTL is, by word and action, a champion for the expression of the vision, purpose and mission and values of Southern Vales Christian College. As a member of the School’s Leadership team the position holds particular responsibility for establishing a culture of excelling in Christ from ELC to Year 12.

A key role is to discern and clarify the Teaching and Learning vision for the College and the application of this. Our priorities include:

• Developing and implementing a pedagogical framework that is framed by a biblical worldview, captures the specifics of effective teaching and learning and is directly linked to improvement in student learning outcomes.
• Continued development of the observation and feedback process that is informed by the College’s pedagogical framework.
• Continuing to embed and build capacity in the use of Understanding by Design across the school, including establishing accountability processes and structures.

SVCC Distinctives

• All staff are committed Christians
• Students are enrolled primarily from Christian families
• Each student is loved and accepted
• Students are encouraged to apply Biblical truth to their lives
• We encourage integration of students with disabilities and special needs
• Our curriculum is Christ centred and Biblically based
• The College is a praying community
• The College is a celebrating community

According to their God-given gifts and abilities, students are encouraged to:

• honour and develop their giftings
• be secure in their uniqueness
• succeed and excel
• learn and develop within the community to serve others
• understand God’s call on their lives

Application documents and the position description for this position can be downloaded from our website: http://svcc.sa.edu.au/employment

Applications will be considered as received.